hu mantra —
beyond breath clouds
the first light

sand dunes
contouring the footprints
of this inner journey

midsummer dreams
floating on the lake
rice paper lanterns

the point where
I decided to move on
river’s bend

after pilgrimage
the noctilucent clouds
walks me home

cloudburst—
the breaking point
of my insecurities

murmuration—
the dark shadow
of my silence

The Zen Space, Winter issue 2022