Evanescence

Meanwhile, let us have a sip of tea.
The afternoon is brightening the bamboo,
the fountains are bubbling with delight,
the soughing of the pines is heard in our kettle.
Let us dream of evanescence,
and linger in the beautiful foolishness of things.

-- Okakura Tenshin

Honor Her

Honor her
by sharing the gifts she gave so selflessly,
so willingly

Her
smiling eyes
devotion
companionship
protection
trust
warmth
unconditional love

Honor her
by remembering her gifts,
for they are also yours to give

Remember

Pure in heart

"Only the pure in heart can make a good soup."

-- Ludwig van Beethoven

Longing

"All that you long for
longs to be expressed through you."

-- Author unknown