this series of images
reminds me of surrender
surrender? what is that?
to you? it is so simple
and so tricky. it is
the exhale, the pain,
the bliss, the being
‘now that i’m free
to be myself
who am i?’
i allow a friend
to practice tying
me with ropes
i breathe deeply
and feel
the constriction
on these ribs
the restraint
i breathe deeply
and marvel
at the beauty
of being bound
and released
i look deep
into the eye
of the flower
i giggle at
intricate webs
we weave
i scream, unfurl
the tongue
i pray
please
help me
God
i pray
may i be clear
understand myself
be of sincere service
from the emptiness
comes Grace
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thank you
thank you
thank you