Mirror and Raven

Took a sunny snowy walk to Mirror Lake.  There was a Raven sitting on a boulder just as I got to the Lake.  I wondered (yes wondered) around.  As I was standing on the edge of the Merced,  the Raven walked up to me.  He started walking on the trail, so I followed.  We hung out....

Back at home, there was a coyote hanging out right next to my old tent.

We wrapped away our summer clothes....

Hafiz

So You Can Plant More Wheat

I would like to remove some rocks from your field so that you can plant more wheat.

And those hills I see that are part of you, I have some trees in mind for them 

and flowering grasses, so that you won't erode when the elements pour.

Are we not lovers?  Can not I speak to you like this?

Do I need to ask your permission to hitch up my ox and sing to him as I improve your vast terrain?

The title to your heart came to my office.  In looking at it a great interest in your soul developed. 

The care of your soul became mine.

So I would like to remove some stones from your meadows; then an orchard you could grow,

and the world, and the world then, will come to taste your riches.

1/3/13

...and I didn't see you