Not Today

I meditated today 

but 

could not 

peacefully 

touch my light 

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The Story of the Rocking Chair

Today I meditate sitting on my multicolored Indian blanket on the floor next to you 

You rocked me when I held my first child in the nursery as I sang sweet songs that warmed our hearts 

I was cradled in love 

I sat upon you rocking my second child 

One child at my side and one in my lap 

Oh joy 

Oh joy 

Oh joy

My chair was full 

Then you stayed in the hall empty until one day I took you into my room. 

I would write

read 

and watch the TV 

On a rare day I would rock my grown daughters upon my lap 

Now, I sit on the floor meditating and writing about you. 

You are empty but my heart it sways when I look upon you

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Lush Or Barren

Home of my home 

Today while I stand in front of my pond 

the trees are barren yet spring is here

Soon you will be lush 

Lush or barren 

I shall never take you for granted 

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Within My Heart

The day 

I can no longer 

greet my running stream 

will be 

the day 

in which the flowing waters 

will only be within 

my heart

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