Imagine Where You Stand

I imagine
the space in which
we stand

to give
away compassion

to give
away compassion
from the center
of our souls

is planted with
lavender and
thyme.


Large patches
of Greek oregano,
lavender and
thyme
everywhere,
all around
filling the air
with a warm
tangy aroma as

we move ourselves
this way and
that crushing both
leaves and stems
underfoot.  The
weight of glory
and tenderness
somehow palpable.

I long to lay
here, in this gentle
space of giving

and fall asleep
in the warmth
of the noonday

sun.