Villanelle (for Meheru)

Samadhi through the window
umbrella 'neath the trees
"I never come, I don't go"

each twiglet feels the wind blow
amid all change what peace?
Samadhi through the window

the minnow & the meadow
the wine despite the lees
"I never come, I don't go"

if life is but a shadow
where is the substance please?
Samadhi through the window

the silent weeping willow
the tinkle of the keys
"I never come, I don't go"

where pathways open follow
his subtle smile frees
Samadhi through the window
"I never come, I don't go"


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[photo credit:  Davana Brown]