Infinity extends from each point of being
as radiant pings in humming vibration
tingling into and beyond the warm light of stars
embracing a formless and fragrant canopy
of chill and clawing stillness
set in thrumming motion
from where I stand
biting my nails
in the center of the circle.

Portland, Oregon – April 3, 2018

Tao Te Ching, Stephen Mitchell translation, #19:

Throw away holiness and wisdom,
and people will be a hundred times happier.
Throw away morality and justice,
and people will do the right thing.
Throw away industry and profit,
and there won’t be any thieves.

If these three aren’t enough,
just stay at the center of the circle
and let all things take their course.