Guest today: Hafiz

1. Open eyes.
2. Close eyes.
3. Take a deep, deep breath; clear to your toes.
4. Let the breath go, just so gently, easy; let it warm your nose.
5. Open eyes.  Notice.

I Saw Two Birds

by my friend, Hafiz

Both of our mouths

Can fit upon this flute I carry.

My music will sound

So much sweeter that way

With your breath and my breath

Poking each other in the ribs

And kissing.

I saw two birds on a limb this morning

Laughing with the sun.

They reminded me of how 

We will one day exist.

My dear,

Keep thinking about God,

Keep thinking about the Beloved

And soon our nest will be the 

Whole firmament.

Forget about all your desires for truth,

We have gone far beyond that,

For now it is just---

Pure need.

Both our hearts are meant to sing.

Both our souls are destined to touch

And kiss

Upon this holy flute

God carries.

Spring, today.

xoxoLC