New Month, La la

Marlie's daughter Rose, in a quiet moment

This is the month
when darkness
keeps coming earlier
and earlier

more time
to come inside
the house
the bookstore
the library
the self

inside the self
for all the riches
we look for
Out There

inside
for peace
for love
for forgiveness
for joy

how many parties
can we pass up
and come on
back home
to a quiet
place
inside

how many times
can we slow
down
and be present
with friends
family
and
self

lots of
fun and
enlightenment
all possible
in this
new month

best wishes

chris