13. Faith

we are what we think on
and no happy clapping
may assuage nor smother
nor wipe away tears
from eyes full
to brimming.
The light shines
from the East
and offers hope.



Spirituality might offer some consolation or salve for the pain of being. From first principles, the quest for meaning and relief was undertaken. The answer came from another solitary meditator’s journey, unfolding over the span of many lives. The rainbow goddess would show the way. A choppy finger pointed at the moon.