sweet water medicine
deep in the forest
river
nourishing plants and herbs
loving kindness
on every side
what happens when we die
is not as important as
what happens as we live
the part where your healing
aligns with your daily practices
when it is no longer just words
but embodied playful energy
that part which goes beyond spoken language
and gently rocks you back into inner knowing
no resistance to this
no fear of this
that part when we
ache to touch the soul of the reflection
capturing you
with light
awaking to awareness
of forgiveness
until time releases you
swimming out to greet the dawn
holding still
to take in the sunset
unfolding your wisdom
meeting a divine source
eye to eye.