Freshwater Spring

Rain falls gently on the dry earth,
the first relief approaching autumn.
As water seeps to deeper roots
I follow the rain through the unforgiven.
Below the hardpan there is new life,
waiting for moisture
to rise and wear the green mantle.
I must let go, receive the pardon
grace bestows on the repentant,
inviting renewal in all its wet glory
precious as a freshwater spring.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reading of “Fresh Water Spring” with music by Abaji.


 


8 Responses to “Freshwater Spring”

  1. Brenda Jenkins says:

    Wondrous, tender and pure magic. My happy tears join the late summer shower, and I am grateful.

  2. thomas mcdermott says:

    Really lovely words carrying an optimistic tone and vision. Like a breath of fresh air of a cleansing shower. Thanks Don.

  3. Stan Grindstaff says:

    Smiles over the miles, Don—fresh water spring moment by moment eternal cosmic provision!

  4. Tom Figel says:

    Don, this is lovely, and well-organized. And smart outlook.

  5. Eric says:

    Lovely!
    Thanks!

  6. David Banner says:

    Don…just did a Tao te Ching retreat and one of the exercises was to enter a tree with our consciousness, expand to its limits and FEEL what it feels like to be a tree! Very powerful…

  7. Chris W Dalengas says:

    Don,
    Very nice thoughts and images spring from this!
    Thanks.

  8. David Barnes says:

    It is a precious to share these moments of intimacy with you Don, friend to friend. Thank you.

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