do you?

do you notice
the blue of the sky
your reflection in those eyes
the way it makes you feel high?

do you take pleasure in
the cool grass on your feet
the rhythm of a loved one’s heartbeat
sharing a smile with the people you meet?

do you stand
in splendor galore
as you watch the birds soar
or feel the rain as it pours?

do you experience
awareness sublime
presence in a moment in time
freedom from thoughts in your mind?

do you dare
to follow your heart
where do you start
from what must you part?

do you wonder
about how life would be
if we all chose to see
beyond a separate me?

afloat

oh how it goes
as it ebbs and flows
winding through curves
steps and turns
down and around
it travels through sound
bubbles and gurgles
melt in the air
a washing away
no worries no care
fingers and rivulets
currents of light
rippling patterns
reflect sparkling sight
whispers of green
dance to be seen
moving and grooving
to this moment so soothing