Meditation in the Garden

Little daughter, 6

declared on this sunny morning

that in the backyard garden,

near the Buddha statue,

we would do meditation.

She spread a mat

we joined, and she began

in a soft voice:

“Close your eyes.

Pretend like you are sleeping.

Listen to the rustling of the trees.

This peace cannot be found

in an amusement park.

Be one with nature.

Breathe in… breathe out.

Forget all your problems.

Reminisce about good times.

Be easy on yourself.

Feel peace.

The rustle of the breeze

through the canopy, is music.

We don’t need any other.

Let the sunlight fall on your skin.

Let the vitamin D seep through.

Om…”

I was genuinely impressed.

Later, she showed us

a few yoga moves.

I followed her guidance

a serene session,

right in our own backyard.