Karuna

When there is presence with awareness
There is black as well as white
And many shades that come between this
Sure as darkness follows light

There are fulcrums to support me
Though I know that they are there
In the moment in my body
It was just too much to bear

At Karuna the felt sense that
There is holding all the time
In the teaching and the learning
Deep inside my own mid-line

As you laid your hands upon me
A lot of it’s a blur
But in a circle at Karuna
I trust that healing can occur

How difficult this journey
And how far still there is to go
Was I ready, it is so intense
I’m still not sure I know

I cannot speak and only wonder
What has come to be
What was it made it like this
And when can I shake free

Loving kindness and compassion
Joining someone else in joy
There’s no easy way to do this
Equanimity my toy

There’s a yearning for connection
And a knowing when I’m low
That there are people who can love me
But too soon they have to go

Can I learn the lessons
And bring softness to today
Can I remember in my darkest hour
That really I’m ok

Rest in presence with awareness
It’s the only way to grow
As my life lights up around me
I am learning, let it flow

Intrinsic health
Abundant wealth
On earth as it is in heaven


SH May 2010