The full moon is hidden

beneath the clouds.

Yet I know it shines

in glittering blackness.

I can taste it in the ocean

of this breath.

I can feel its sting

in my tears.

I dip my mind

in the chalice of the heart.

I dip my endless story

in the bottomless cup

of silence.

I dip my ancient pain

in the grail

of the present moment.

This wine makes me

want to dance.

Forgive me, friend.

I can't remember why

I was supposed to be

unhappy.