on a recent morning hike.
i happened upon a sign.
nailed to a tree.
in the autumn wood.
hand carved.
and laden with meaning.
two small letters.
etched.
O and M.
om.
om.
om.
a simple.
repetitive.
vibrating.
cacophony.
a verbal meditation.
it felt like the whole forest.
wrapped up in a single word.
a single sound.
i lingered long at the tree trunk.
staring up at that sign.
awash.
with peace.
i happened upon a sign.
nailed to a tree.
in the autumn wood.
hand carved.
and laden with meaning.
two small letters.
etched.
O and M.
om.
om.
om.
a simple.
repetitive.
vibrating.
cacophony.
a verbal meditation.
it felt like the whole forest.
wrapped up in a single word.
a single sound.
i lingered long at the tree trunk.
staring up at that sign.
awash.
with peace.
That's so perfect.
ReplyDeleteI currently live across the street from a Buddhist temple. When I hear the sound of the gong, I feel that vibrating cacophony. Thank you so, so much for sharing this, I can feel it centering me.
ReplyDeleteLove it. How perfect.
ReplyDeleteRachael
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