Slow Down

In the Whirlwind of Samsara
Slow Down 
even slower - slower still - a little faster - a touch slower...
Like focusing a lens or tuning a string
Until the filp-flap-wippy-wop syncs with the ding-dong-thingy
And then WHACK!
The body is in the groove 
of Dharma speed.

What a weird thing to do in public.
Are people staring at this human sloth? 
He's in everyone's way.
Too much patience is rude.
He can barely walk across the room,
Just shuffles along smiling, 
Softly radiating Bodhicitta-light.

It's a balancing act,
A handy purification practice.


12/12/24