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0 posted 2006-05-18 11:39 PM


As I walked
a hard and dusty road,
much like the road of Life,
my senses took in the beauty
of all that surrounded me.

I felt the warm rays
of the mid-day sun
shining down upon
my head and shoulders.
The soft fingertips
of a passing breeze
as it gently brushed my face.
The subtle fragrance
of honeysuckle.
Feathered songsters,
crooning sweet melodies.

After awhile,
there arose in me a desire
to quickly reach my destination.

Desire spawned Need,
from which Suffering was born.
I was no longer content
with a casual stroll.

My steps became Labor.
Much like the road of Life.

In my quest to satisfy this risen need,
a short cut was decided upon.
Along the edges of a strawberry field
and through an apple orchard.

As carefully as I tried to step...
Several plump and delicate berries
were crushed beneath my feet.

I paused to rest
in the shade of the trees,
plucking a sweet green prize
from one of the lower branches.

The knife was drawn
deliberately across the outer
skin and into the meat of the fruit.

I savored the taste

As I sat in the cool of the orchard,
observing the moment and reflecting
upon moments prior,
a new desire arose within me.

The wish to be as the fruits
that I had imposed myself upon.

The berries had been crushed.
Their Life juices spilled upon the ground.
Yet, in their moment of passing,
they had scented my feet with their essence.

Let me be this way to those who
come in contact with me, and those
who whether intentionally or not,
inflict harm upon me
.
Even unto my moment of passing...
Let me leave behind a positive affect.

Like the apple
that perfumed the blade.

A blessing upon them

Along the hard and dusty road.

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