As snow falls…
rmelts on mountain meadows
rcuts granite, solves
rlabyrinth of peak and valley
r —so too, will I find you.
As rain falls…
rfeeds forest and field
rgathers strength underground
rsprings forth laughing!
r —so too, will I awaken you.
As water falls
ror forgets to fall…
rdances with rainbow and gravity
rlike dew on the wind at sunrise
r —so too, I touch your face.
As water falls…
rruns rushing through rapids
rleaps into free space—
rROAR of typhoon and earthquake!
r —so too, I call your Name.
As river flows, courses...
rthrough vineyard and orchard
rnourishing grape leaf and blossom
rO sweetest of fruits!
r —so too, I seek your lips.
As river pours at last
rinto the arms of the sea
rcarries home this harvest
rof fruit and poetry
r —so too, I rest in You.
—khao lak, thailand
—17 january 97