fine line

there's a fine line between
what is called steel will
and what is called gentle allowing

there's a fine line between
each golden thread woven
within the tapestry of buddha

it's the one who changes
the course of our blood flow
who inspires us to live
in this crazy world

it's the one who wakes
before dawn, splashes
cold water on his  or her face

and gets to the business
of living a life on fire
with no reservations

that gets my attention
alongside morning birds
the mad river rising

the element of surprising--
even the flattened rocks,
who've witnessed

this cycle of rising & lowering
how water rock air sun mingle
pure mystery awakens!

words and photo~ kate lamberg..(c) '14