zen

 
cherish the day and all her rich undertones  
little love notes lilt on the wind  
on a beautiful journey of discovery  
to the secret spaces only she understands  
 
first I travel across the grassy plains  
decorated with wildflowers  
they smile up at the sun  
as I pass they call out a cheerful hello  
 
then to the lazy river  
who chants a mantra of tranquility  
as waters bubble over her rocks  
 
high onto the tree tops  
where the denizens commune with mother sky  
their branches raised in a lovely hallelujah to the heavens  
 
far and wide in the desert glittering as I go  
my burdens unfurl  
as my spirit soars  
 
deep under the vast ocean  
the seas rage to life  
I am awash with feeling by its greatness  
 
then return to my own garden  
the day saves her favor for last  
shadow and light dances  
the sun highlights its beauty  
 
zen has gifted me...I'm home