"Beingness"

Today
when I close my eyes,
there is no longing;
there is a simple "beingness".

Today
when I close my eyes,
I open my heart
to myself;
a tiny leaf free falling
to rest unto itself,
on the warm, moist earth.

Today
as I open my heart,
the gentle rain from my eyes
falls into the deep well of stillness,
the relentless waves of my breath
rise and fall as they give and take life;
the ripples on my tranquil heart
dance with abandon in the morning sun,
the quivering leaves in my throat
are caressed and stirred awake by the passing wind,
the lone baobab stands rooted in my gut -
a silent oasis in the empty desert sands,
the brewing storm of wild thoughts
explodes into the darkness of my mind.

Today
as I open my heart,
I see, I feel,
I touch, I hear;
everything is inside me,
when I simply "be".

Abundance

the jagged edges of a cliff
reveal the calming shore,
busy eyes ski and glow
over gentle, snow cream slopes;
the stark, barren desert
distills its mystical charm,
waterfalls and rivulets
fill a heart with gushing warmth;
the inescapable darkness
draws me into its riveting folds,
storm clouds gather quietly
to distract a happy soul;
as I look outside with wonder,
and give thanks to an abundant world,
can I find a richness and beauty
as my inner landscape unfolds?