Embrace: Loving Kindness

There’s anger still
That seems to block pain,
Which poses less of a problem
At this point in time,

Emotions flow freely,
Unimpeded and easily,
Watched over and held
With compassionate attitude;

Doesn’t feel so bad,
To be so mad
When an understanding gaze
Overseas this rage,

Turning ever so gently
Towards the typhoon,
Letting it slip through the fingers
Like overflow released from a dam.

Then very slowly
The tide subsides,
Transforming gradually
Into peace and quiet;

The waters lap gently
Against the shore,
And the sun goes down,
Cooling the hot water.

Ease and tranquility
Replace aversive agitation,
Then the stars appear
And the mind is in the clear.

Looking up at the night sky
And melting into the scene;
Released from the tirade gone by,
Equanimity draws nigh.