Viewpoints

This young robin has been
a persistent presence around
our place this spring, & his unusual
behavior has given me pause for
great curiosity & wonder.....

Every Moment

"Every Moment", photo by Marti

every moment
a voice
out of this world
calls on our soul
to wake up and rise

this soul of ours
is like a flame
with more smoke than light
blackening our vision
letting no light through

lessen the smoke and
more light brightens your house
the house you dwell in now
and the abode
you'll eventually move to

now my precious soul
how long are you going to
waste yourself
in this wandering journey
can't you hear the voice
can't you use your swifter wings
and answer the call


from "Rumi - Fountain of Fire", a new translation by Nader Khalili

"Swifter Wings" photo by Marti

Sleep haiku #2

working late, two sounds
call me; his gentle snoring,
river's soft rushing

Week One Haiku: Sleep

sparkling all day long
her eyes close at last, turning
inward toward dreaming

(Inspired by my 4 year old granddaughter, Gaia, who finally collapsed after a bright afternoon of bouncing delightedly from one thing, to another!)

Marti