Embedding: Re-enforcing the Roots

Well, that was useful,
To let go of the past,
To temporarily forget
For as long as this lasts;

These regular eruptions
Are such diverting interruptions,
Then I bring the attention back
And await the next attack.

Mara strikes fast
And out pours another blast,
From the volcano within
Upwells a ferocious din.

But eventually I return
And Mara’s invitations do spurn,
Then peaceful and free,
Sidestep another spree.

Even when I do stumble
And take a tumble,
Eventually I pop right up
And continue on to further work,

Rekindling the spirit
And refreshing the mind
With whatever skillful means
My heart can find.

With compassionate eyes
I turn towards the trouble,
Pouring water on the lava,
To soothe the hot river;

Then more gently it flows
Cools down and less glows,
Gradually hardening into strength
And returning harmlessly to earth.