In a Zen Breath

 
In my Zen garden I have created a tranquil place,
the peace and serenity I find there-   I embrace.
It started as nothing but emptiness but I had a plan,
installed window boxes with the help of a handyman.
And also got hooks for hanging green ivy that lingers,
oh, I love how they creep with their reaching fingers.
I selected flowers for their blooms and their softness,
and over the summer I have build a garden fortress !

Each new 'morn I go there to meditate and find peace,
where all tension and worries I am able to release.
Oh, now my garden created is my my safe haven,
although, today I was visited by a huge black raven.
He was big and fierce looking and was gazing at me,
but when I stood up and got closer he did not flee.
We looked at each other and I felt his strength healing,
I saw his wisdom, and his great energy-   I was feeling.

I think most people identify the black raven with death
but today I have found my spirit animal in a Zen breath.

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July 26, 2021

Poetry/Sequenced Couplets/In a Zen Breath
Copyright Protected, ID 07-1375-780-26
All Rights Reserved, 2021, Constance La France

Written for the Standard Contest, A Brian Strand Couplet
sponsor, Brian Strand, Judged 07/28/2021

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