Sunday, March 11, 2007

Saturday Sangha

Ample five year-old spies her way

through reclaimed factory

boasting renovated studios

filled with art, commerce, sacred space.

She peeks through door ajar.


Her proclamation lays to rest

a brief mystery: “It’s Buddhists…”

Her voice rings sweet pride at

knowing what this strange

constellation of sitting silents is.


Then simple, eager astonishment:

“…and I can see them!”


Mystery rising again and again,

living in this curious creature

who will peer into a multitude of other

entrances

windows

thresholds.


May many more doors be left half-open to discover.


If not, may she be the key to open them herself.





(cc) Karen G. Johnston

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