We Want to Live

We Want to Live

All across the earth, children’s voices rise: We want to live. All across the earth a great gathering of children...

What the Woods Said

What the Woods Said

You can’t withdraw, one said. Another, as I passed and ran my hand along her bark, went on to add,...

Sensing

At the Buddhist retreat, wind’s thin fingers skip across my cheeks. In noble silence, I perceive Lake Chapala breeze. Her...

Morning on Earth

Morning on Earth

Lake Chapala ripples toward shore. Pink daybreak, like prayers, rays out over the waters. Round Grandmother Moon smiles farewell in...