First Day

Like a great blazing fire

Body came to rest on the cushion

Fired up to stay awake and present

Only to find bittersweet drifting off,

Old stories holding court

While body cried out

"Pay attention to me, I'm the most important. "

Everything demanding attention

Nobody's getting first choice today. 

Maybe enlightenment can wait

Where are my car keys???

John Travis 3-30-05