How far do I have to go to see the full moon?
The moon casts
Rays of gold,
Awaking the night.
Seeker, do you hear
The homily ringing
Through the autumn air?
Bell-crickets peal:
The moon is always
Full.
Is a gentle breeze
Moving
The pampas grass?
From Painting Enlightenment © 2019 by Paula Arai
Reproduced in arrangement with Shambhala Publications