fourfold

called to embrace life
though permeated by suffering
it’s dappled with beauty
this is all real

empowered to release reactions
watching clouds take shape
letting them drift away
they don’t snag me

delighted to glimpse clarity
seeing beyond habitual responses
compassionate freedom opens wide
ah, clear blue sky!

prepared to journey onward
twisting path conceals much
that is tomorrow’s business
here is step one