Vernal

 

They say that if you 

doubt your Teacher
you will fall into darkness

for a thousand lifetimes.

I don't know anything about that.

Here's what I say.

Don't doubt the sunrise.

Don't doubt the raindrop.

Don't doubt the song of the first sparrow

or the silence of a breeze

between pine needles.

Don't doubt the soft healing splendor

of this breath

flowing over your breastbone.

Why shouldn't the peep of a tree frog

be your Teacher

as you wake up and taste

the nectar of this day,

this one perfect morning

when creatures are unable

to be anything more

than what they are?

Photo by Neil Dickie