Less's Cave

Sitting with Less as I’m learning content

Quantity’s reduced when Quality’s sent

This sidekick of mine loved to explore

Places I’ve seen but never stopped before

This space of Less often made me feel scared

Others would enter but I never dared

She pulled me in before I could resist

This cave, I was sure, brought unhappiness

We looked at each other truly amazed

At all the rich beauty in Less’s cave

Without Quantity’s distractions, we saw

Quality displayed her beauty and awe

Less invited us to look all around

We marveled at this hidden jewel we found

We didn’t want to leave and asked to stay

Less nodded sending Attachment away

Beach Buzz

Sitting on the beach happy to be here

Just finished my run, my head is real clear

My family in the condo still asleep

So I relish this time that’s just for me

A young woman built a lot like I am

Jogs up and sits beside me in the sand

Says, “I’ve been running to catch up to you
You’re fast and don’t take much time to refuel

“I have some messages you need to hear!”

I wanted to laugh but lent her my ear

“Hard things are going to be coming your way

Practice your yoga to keep yourself sane

“Your kids, your home, everything you hold dear

Will be attacked as you face your worst fears

Just when you’re done, at the end of your rope

You’ll get an unexpected ray of hope.”

I turned to speak, she had vanished too soon

I left the sand and walked back to my room

Ten years have passed since that day on the beach

I now realize that woman was me

                                    .....Myjo