Monday, 4 May 2009

MA


The Japanese have a word
for the space between
ma
holds together
moment and moment
Emptiness
is as full as the pieces
pinning its ends
Each step on the path
is planned
to set your eye
here or there
as you move through
The grace
of each footfall
happens where
the stones are carefully placed
In the space between souls
ma
remains
as full as the emptiness
can make her