The air is thick.
Birds are singing in the heat.
Chewy the big-eared dog
is flat on the floor, tongue hanging out.
It's too hot to do anything... I love it.
The stillness,
the hush over everything,
like fresh-falling snow, but the opposite.
I'm thinking about Dad and how he doesn't remember breaking his neck last year, and a brother of mine, my hand mirror/ hard on himself, always questioning, seeking, big heart.
I'm thinking about marriage and Michael.
I said, "I kinda wish you'd do yoga with me."
He said, "Every time I get on the floor I feel like you're scrutinizing me, so it's not that much fun..."
He's so right.
I said, "Maybe we just shouldn't do anything together."
We had a good laugh stretched out on the big bed.
This is the ease in the tangle of married life.
But right now I'm thinking about how much
I love Lao-Tzu
and the things that guy said oh so many years ago.
Chew on this one:
Stop leaving and you will arrive
Stop searching and you will see
Stop running and you will be found
~ a breath of fresh air on a very hot day.
I'm chewing...
ReplyDeleteAnd I never looked at a clematis this way!
best wishes for your lovely father as well.
Oh man, I'm going to have to keep repeating this one to myself, I love love love the wisdom of Lao-Tzu but I often find that trying to put into practice what he says requires quite a bit more effort than I initially expect. I love these small glimpses into your life (and your garden)...hoping you all stay cool during these hot and muggy days. much love.
ReplyDeletethanks so much for stopping by. i love hearing from you all.
ReplyDeletepeace and blessings on this cool, clear June day in PA.
xo b