Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Reflection for January 19, 2011



What's In The Temple?

In the quiet spaces of my mind a thought lies still, but ready to spring.
It begs me to open the door so it can walk about.
The poets speak in obscure terms pointing madly at the unsayable.
The sages say nothing, but walk ahead patting their thigh calling for us to follow.
The monk sits pen in hand poised to explain the cloud of unknowing.
The seeker seeks, just around the corner from the truth.
If she stands still it will catch up with her. Pause with us here a while.
Put your ear to the wall of your heart.
Listen for the whisper of knowing there. Love will touch you if you are very still.

Tom Barrett