if we could
drink
a pure and blessed water

and breathe
slow and deep
of ocean mountain
starry desert air

finding still lakes
affirmations
of positive intent

some of the
above

could trickle down
rooting
frenetic
feet

into forgotten earth
like trees unstoppable
waving olive branches
high against the sun

perhaps we could stop
sprout forgiveness

blossom
peace

01/20/2008

Author's Note: If we meditate on trees, maybe we can all slow down. MFS

Posted on 01/21/2008
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