autumn*
falling leaves
falling leaves me wondering . . .
falling. leaves me wondering why?
falling leaves me wondering: why are we so alone?
falling leaves me wondering why we are so alone or if we are indeed surrounded by something sacred
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* This form of poetry/prayer is called a “nested meditation.” Each line stands on its own for reflection. At the same time, each line adds words to the previous line. See Kevin Anderson, Divinity in Disguise: Nested Meditations to Delight the Mind and Awaken the Soul (Center for Life Balance, 2003).
