Rhythms

Playing guitar on my 50th birthday in the 'Catalyst' garden room. Feb. 18th, 2004

(photo by Art Durand Photography)

Rhythms

7/20/11

At what beat am I optimal

when it comes to high performance

at work, in life, and relationships,

as drummer within adjusts to circumstances

according to some inner soulful musician

who can find most appropriate groove

that feels right in speed, timing,

sensibilities, easeful flow defined as grace,

even in challenging pressure cooker situations

where smile on face depicts attitude

of optimism born from anticipating success,

while a frown says I'm searching

for more accompaniment to emerging song

in way of lyrical poetic symbiosis,

aligning myself with 'what is' now

supported by all of miraculous Creation

encouraging me to shine inherent light

distinctly channeled through this physical form

living the space between notes played,

this takes refined ear for listening

to what heart has in store

leading way toward orchestrating melody waiting,

wafting in slowly from future dreamscape

able to spark enthusiasm for more

dance hammering of thought into form

within rhythms unique to my spirit.