Dark Brooding Silence

There is peace lying awake at night, 
not wanting anything to be different.
Getting familiar and friendly 
with the dark brooding silence, 
and the sensations and stirrings in the body. 

There is peace being taken over by the dynamics of life,
not wanting anything to be different.
As one activity after another asks for attention
Noticing that the response comes up
spontaneous and effortless.


Being and Flowing 
with what is 
without resistance 
is happiness
and our true nature.
 

Yesterday night
the large booming sound of a bird.  
The first time.

A Mottled Wood Owl 
has been seen
in the area.