Mar's Zazen: Life Sacrifice

Welcome to my place in cyberspace. I created this blog as a forum for those near and far. I apologize for its impersonal nature, but in this quintessential, modern-day world rife with ironic technology, this forum seems to be a viable, (though hardly ideal), alternative for some form of communication when time factors conflict. As you kick back here, I hope you enjoy your visit; but keep in mind that no progression in technology can ever replace my yearnings for a more personal exhange. In the meantime, let's toast to you and your family's health, hope, and happiness. Thanks for letting me share with you.

Saturday, November 10, 2007

Life Sacrifice

For Mom and Dad; written in honor of the innumerable sacrifices you make every day for the people you love:

Life Sacrifice
C. Marla S. Lauirn, December 2005
Fallen flowers don't
Fade away the
Beauty retained
Gives amazing strength
Its purpose clear
Shed no tears
The year fell away
Like a beautiful
Flower leaving you
Stronger than you were
Before Seedlings lay
At your feet
In sweet surprise
Await the day
When we'll grow wise
Beneath the Earth
Our roots combine
Earnestly you breathe
Life sublime
Into mine
Strong roots anchor
Seedlings to spare my
Beautiful flower
No matter cost
No matter how dour
Your life for mine
In every hour
Your roots
For mine
In every gesture
Your heavy breath
For my every hour
Your life sacrificed
For my flower

---Life Sacrifice Written by Marla S. Laurin, December 2005