to bless respite

May balance be found for the
urgency of living moment by moment
through time spent reflectively.

May recall be given space
needed. May this action bring
fruit for ripe harvest.
May memory never be
a sacrifice on the
altar of immediacy.

Untapped potential, our
strength and song, awaits
each heart willing to lay
aside worry over now-ness.
May the waiting soon
pass into days of generational
sharing; mutual respect
for life's story on display.

Above all, may respite bring
the recollections needed to provide
confidence to go forward. May
confidence lend aid to
all who step back, take
a deep breath and enjoy the
great gifts of satisfaction
the "life story" has to give.

sleep, the glorious

Sleep, the glorious little death
that refreshes for new life
Deep and satisfying relaxation
of muscle, sinew, bone, nerve,
ego, id, personality, conscious, subconscious
a soul resting, a spirit in peace

forever moments stretch into nil depth
unquestioning of the void eternally gaped
sleep's mouth yawns at our wanting
awaiting the release, the unfurling of every passion

should the depths of subconcious
bubble forth the spirit of a dream
may this too refresh the body
mind spirit soul with excitement
and exuberance for newness of awakening