Shadi Eskandani

My bare feet kissing embers on this journey that is life.
Beloved’s river within reach soothes fires of this life.

A Weeping Willow whispers heaven’s secrets to the soil.
My ears against soft earth await the meaning for this life.

If harm is bred in greed, I grieve humanity’s demise.
Surrendering to ancient roots – a healing in this life.

Internal freedom comes from letting go, a peace within.
Yet ruptures from a storm they too hold lessons in this life.

The shade and shadows of this life are two sides of a coin.
Sustaining or prospering depend on privilege in this life.

I take comfort in eternal growth like rings within this tree.
Swaying freely and unruly like this divine tree of life.