Early Morning

Empty of thought
Fatigue
what now, 10am
the day has only just begun
energy seems to be disappearing
how to replenish it is the big question
how to regain ability to function
don't want to return to bed at 10am
it feels like i was just there
i arose at 5 am
grateful to hear the birds singing
see the parade of dogs walking by
to read an email from my sister
to go for a walk
have breakfast
now, so much more needs to be done
my eyes close, my body droops
i feel my choices are few
pain surging thru my body from previous activity of sitting and walking, falling, yes I tripped fell right to the floor just what I needed
i return to my breath
will meditate in a restorative yoga position
be in the moment
surrender to what is
struggling only results in more suffering
the jarring my body took when I fell hurts
this is the present moment
Is wanting to change the present moment wrong when you are suffering
maybe not wrong, maybe there is a way, a different thought

Comfort of Dharma

Black ball of fur
all curled up
breathing in and out
a Zen girl
a black chow
becoming more peaceful
day by day
walking with her
seeing all the smiles
she is a proud dog
mindful of her environment
a good zen teacher

here comes the night

feeling sad
feeling bad
feeling lost
feeling tossed
i plead to  God, Buddha, Kwan Yin
for compassion and healing
I dissappointed my daughters
when I got sick
I let them down
I'm so sorry
I wish it wasn't so
am I still real
or have I disappeared off the radar
get me thru the night
breathing in and breathing out
stillness

Summer morning

Summer
Cool morning
wind blowing
leaves dancing
wind chimes
music
 by wind
incense smoke floating thru the air
green tree
opens my heart
cars rushing by
white sky
attention
clouds drifting
Om Shanti