Opening

Twice today I softened

with the sound

of my own breath.

Once with the thought of an aging woman

with a diagnosis,

unsure about how long

she has to live

and if she really wants too.

And again tonight. This second time

at Ryokan, watching people in the world,

then fretting about how we suffer

torturing ourselves,

unable to satisfy desires

grasping *for the moon in water.*

If tonight finds you

thirsting and tired

because plans change

and now you question

whether to step out

into the spacious future,

or remain with a hand

on your own door..

Remember,

there are days

that should be for walking on.

Lament what cannot be,

but even the foolish learn

some things that happen

can be the cause

for not much joy.

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--ChandaliPoetStory 2016

Photo image: Kunito Imai Constellation. Ume, Japanese Apricot.