In the Hollows

-------In the Hollows-------

A song begins

in the hollows
of a drum.

Reaching out
to those that listen
and any, who

In their own hearts
trust

and follow.

Like a honeybee
making honey

from the Springtime in flowers,

May all who seek change
look beneath
the current moment

Into the origins

of its

becoming.

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Petals Unfold

-------Petals Unfold-------

The light changes

and our petals unfold,

calling in
the pollinators of the world.

Come close, dear friends.

Drink of this
sweetness

within our middle,

And let us together
make honey

and fruit,
and share

With all the lonely ones

the strength to open

and courage
to love.

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Light Through Us

-------Light Through Us-------

Rest,
dear friend.

Let your weight fall

into these hands.

Into the quiet
presence of love

surrounding all things,

and within.

The willow
branches
move

in ripples on the lake

And two little birds chase a crow,

unafraid,

together,

into the dark, green hills.

We are not alone,

but forever tied to the stars

and one
another.

With this vision
we are one.
In this moment we are free.

Be here, dear friend,

And feel the Earths revolution

becoming
light

through us.

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Dear Sun

-------Dear Sun-------

(dated July 4)

The dusk has grown quiet,

dear Sun,

since your height was reached

and descent begun.

A nation remembers

a history written,

but the heart knows truths

remain still hidden.

There are treaties to honor,

reparations to pay

and fears to forgive

along the way.

It is to this we are rising

and with you we fall.

Because love and honesty

will free us 

all.

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