Like water

As snow falls…

rmelts on mountain meadows

rcuts granite, solves                                        

rlabyrinth of peak and valley                             

 r       —so too, will I find you.                            

As rain falls…                       

rfeeds forest and field                     

rgathers strength underground

rsprings forth laughing!

 r       —so too, will I awaken you.

As water falls

ror forgets to fall…

rdances with rainbow and gravity

rlike dew on the wind at sunrise

 r       —so too, I touch your face.

As water falls… 

rruns rushing through rapids

rleaps into free space—

rROAR of typhoon and earthquake!

 r       —so too, I call your Name.

As river flows, courses...

rthrough vineyard and orchard

rnourishing grape leaf and blossom

rO sweetest of fruits!

 r       —so too, I seek your lips.

As river pours at last

rinto the arms of the sea

rcarries home this harvest

rof fruit and poetry

 r       —so too, I rest in You.

   —khao lak, thailand

   —17 january 97