On a Sleepless Night

On a Sleepless Night

on a sleepless night
it is time to pause
why was i restless?
what was the cause?

infomercials delete
in the brain they compete
sanctify the edges
compassionate hedges

peace only peace
quiet and stillness
the very words calm
a soothing mind balm

somewhere there’s a tug
it has disturbed this whole night
what it represents
is a mysterious blight

stillness and quiet
and a question that’s asked
for help in the clearing
who’s up for the task?

present so present
the night will unfold
and a gift will be waiting
when it’s ready to be told


gagi     07/10/14

Water, Only Water

Water, Only Water

Water, only water
will quench this thirst
with a desire to put out the fire
we must attend to this first

Water, seeing water
All it surrounds
Cooling and wetting
It knows no bounds

Access, easy access
and a container to fill
Drinking, quenching
now extinguished and still

Water, only water
so precious and here
oh to honour this treasure
is abundantly clear

gagi     07/06/14