Spring Relief Spell

2000, ink and acrylic on washi in single panel screen

28.5 x 48.5 inches

As if this fire within
kindled with perseverance
burns the last embers of conditioned mind
to ashes. Then
here comes Joan of Arc
—comes relief, all natural and true
unshadowed by reflection
or ulterior designs;
regard held aloft to summon desire.

Come adult heart
grownup root
two arms to hold and serve
cheeks to burn
lips and tongue to burn and swell
with a sign on the heart:
No fear.

One become two to witness,
One become two to nurture,
to trust becoming one
we dive, we die
body and consciousness
reconverge.

The beauty path reveals in all directions
moment to moment splendor
when connection and task
come clear.

04.03.2000