These are poems inspired by my Buddha Buddy, Rliey.
Forever with me.
Hidden Gem footsteps at dawn with my canine cohort a more precious thing I cannot think stopping to notice smells on the shore of some riverbank, lake or lawn oblivious to all chaos in the world joyfully biding our time. approaching our home once again I reflect on the bond that was formed long ago and the impossible chance that our hearts become one through these moments so special in life
First Walk new spring breeze in my hair step after step keeping pace with my companion until he decides to stop. maybe smell around a bit gives me pause, a chance to remember be here, now like him. everything is magnified in that moment sunlight birdsongs myriad colors course through the clouds a slight tug and we're off again until, we stop
Riley he was my friend he was my teacher he sat there, by my side when I was down he was my crutch always willing to abide a silent hearer to all my woes anytime or anywhere sitting now without you here is something I can't bear
Woosha There was a time we didn't agree, never thought you would abide But you entered my heart when you took on the role of sentry by my side From that moment on I think there were times, would have thought you were talking to me Turn it around and again, I was there, acting just like you, my Buddha buddy You started to slow showing us time was short so we set forth rather intentionally To give you the greatest year we could have so grateful it worked out to a T But that's how it's been since we entered the path together we walked, side by side There wasn't a moment once that bond took it's hold from your sight, I could ever hide Now as I sit here without you beside silence intrudes where once it was sought This heart feels so heavy as it's raised from the floor But the weight of your love keeps it soft
nothing heart reflecting universal light ever growing day and night ceaseless tugging on our core feel the pulse hear the roar breathing deep like the tide ebb and flow enjoy the ride calm abiding silent mind remembering what's left behind include it all nothing left out keeping still removing doubt building faith patience and more doing nothing here on the floor