Listen to the birds

Listen to the birds,
how they gently chirp and sing
with each other
to each other
their voices trailing in and out
amongst the breeze.

Try to emulate them.
Change your volume, tone,
and pace
to harmonize with the Earth,
not overpower.

Watch how your mind softens
your mind calms
your breath lengthens.

Experience, and embrace,
the transformation.

 

quiet

Quiet out there,
matched by the quiet in here.

Cold and snow pushing life to slow down
so we do,
inside, staying close and warm
and quiet.

She is mourning,
her body changing from fire to snow,
wind to desert to floods.
Be gentle now.

Gentle and quiet.