Friends In Rivers

lay your back down—
upon the grass or sand
in your secret and sacred
grove of discovery
a peaceful sanctum
of earth’s patient solitude
where every verdant meadow
extends forever
where fertile forests
sway in a unified vitality
where a desert
dresses up in ancient red rocks
where satin clouds
open skies to ethereal light
where the hums of all
infinite life take a pause
to reverence its eyes and ears
to your presence
when these hands
of friendly earth open wide
rivers of meditation
will reflect your soft heart
and pray for your hand
of praise and protection

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