Towards Stillness
Be still as a lake without ripples
glowing in the moonlight
Still as the creatures of the forest
sleeping in the depths of night.
Hey there!
Wait a moment!
What's thizzz?
"Sh-h-h"
a temple priest
whispers -
"Calm your mind.
Still your breath.
Then notice
each object –
In order to see
simple cease noisiness."
Hear the author read this poem.
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