vi.

waves breathe in the world;
our lungs, our connection
to the ephemeral
nature of reality.
sit with them, listen.

trees mother the earth;
they watch us grow,
provide shelter, 
nurse our wounds.
appreciate their kindness. 

animals befriend us;
they mirror us, 
reflect back our actions
with clear eyes. 
treat them as equals. 

people need people;
we live for one another,
finding our strength together
in the collective human dance.
be patient, be kind.

we are all the same,
vessels the Universe
 seeks to fill
with compassion. 
give Love freely.

lex