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Zen mode

a burning yearning playfully arose cajoling the universe to replay a refrain however we cannot cross the same river twice and therefore we smile, yawn and move on recognising nonchalance holds the key

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Don Iannone

Date: 3/30/2024 8:44:00 AM

Hi Seeker, Enjoyed this poem. A few thoughts about it. "Zen Mode" delves into the theme of life's impermanence. It contrasts a deep longing with the truth that experiences are fleeting, emphasizing that we cannot relive any moment. The poem suggests acceptance of change, using the metaphor of a river to illustrate life's continuous flow. The serene response to this realization—smiling, yawning, and moving on—highlights the freedom in embracing transience. Lovely!. Cheers, Don

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 3/30/2024 5:41:00 AM

enjoyed the subtle depth to your words. I like that phrase: 'we cannot cross the same river twice.' Nonchalance is not apathy, it's just going with the flow--huge difference.