a wooden carving of
Holy Mary Mother of God
cradling Christ
in her loving arms
the newborn
bringer of good news
I chant
(Psalm #46)
be still and know that I am God
be still and know that I am
be still and know
be still
be
the teachings of Jesus
instilled upon my heart
the Holy Spirit is within us
see no stranger
love your neighbor as yourself
do unto others as
you would have them do unto you
Blessed are the peacemakers
turn over
the moneychanger’s tables
love your enemies
forgive others as
you want to be forgiven
let your light shine before others
so they may see your good works
go forth in compassion and love
be a servant of God
2.
A crafted metal image of
Nataraja Ardhanarishvara
cosmic dancer
synthesizing
masculine and feminine energies
in a free spinning dance
of bliss
the rhythm
superseding spiritual ignorance
the rhythm
creating a new way of being
I chant
Rama Rama Rama…
enter dharma
One with the dance
my energy spinning
beauty and delight
inward, outward,
infinite
3.
a photograph
of the Great Stupa
in the sunlight
bright as snow,
ornate archways,
the golden spire,
spiraling
I chant
om mani padme hum
I cross through
the archway
to the familiar
inscrutable space
inside
the looming golden
bodhisattva
and the drum
propped up against the stairway
I hold the drumstick
tap it lightly and
the pure sound reverberates
into my body
throughout the stupa
throughout the universe
and Beyond
Junction of Beauty and Love 