Happiness 10-19
rain pattering on the window while you take your bath.
rain pattering on the window while you take your bath.
climbing to the house above the trees.
the caravan arriving at the oasis and the dancers coming out to greet you.
Looking under the bed and discovering an uncut emerald.
making a decision the next morning.
tying the sash, slowly, around your waist.
entering the room and sensing the hush.
kicking up your heels under the yellow poplars.
Fear turning to awe as the light nears.
kissing her fingertips; great stone lions on the gateposts; arriving on time.
nuzzling the donkey’s nose; “Thirteen Conversations about One Thing”; a strange October light.
the old rose tree filled with sparrows; raising the tent; meeting for the first time.
coming across two golden seagulls; struck by an idea; dancing to a snake charmer’s flute.
seeking ancient wisdom; the hidden door opening into the secret garden; being fascinated.
writing a letter on the softest paper; merrily driving on the open road; the story of the color indigo.
planting the painted fern; the pleasure of company; singing for your supper.
reaching for the brass ring; a mountain erupting; the steps covered in rose petals.
the long walk through the woods to meet up at the old oak tree; bicycling the African continent; entering through the emerald gates.
sunshine pouring through diamond-pane windows; shedding the skin; Chachani and Fatima volcanoes in Peru.
the coyotes barking on the hill; keeping a steady pace; honoring the ancestors.
entering through the spider web; joining links in a tiny gold chain; the heart of the matter.
your arms as long as moonbeams to hug someone far away; students; biking through the vineyards.