in fog and darkness
only illumination
comes from deep within
the only way to proceed
to be present in each step
Category: tanka
2020.01.12: goodness
for once in their lives
everyone should hear the words
“This is my Beloved”
not because we’re deserving
but because Love needs to speak
2019.10.29: steady
rising or falling
the slope determines the view
doesn’t change the course
don’t veer from the chosen way
other paths will show in time
2019.09.05: daily bread
casting net daily
expecting a bigger haul
than the day before
only takes away the joy
living on today’s bounty
2019.08.22: crucible
charging up steep slope
during hottest hour of day
forging discipline
father forming his young son
stirs maelstrom of emotions
Longing For Water 