PAINTING – SELECTED FOR THE Y ME CALENDAR 2003 / PROSE – EDITOR’S CHOICE AWARD/INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY OF POETRY 2003

“Step softly in the garden of life and take repose next to the seat of the soul.

For there, in the deep, dreamy world of riches, the purpose of life’s intent will be fulfilled.

Let the earth cradle you in the soil of wisdom, rocking you to sleep through its selfless rhythm.

Let the skies flood you with liquid sunshine… nourishing you with the knowledge of truth.

Lie there, in this bed of cosmic sweetness, until your heart has learned to sing and the sound has awakened you to life.”

(C) 2003