Before Words

Before words,
there is silence.

There is a “sense of things”
the calm of neutrality
a slight chill of excitement
the tightness of fear.

Before words,
we listen.

We hear the tones of ancient wisdom
the voice of the messenger
truth speaking.

Before words,
emotions arise.

Sadness seeps through us
anger simmers and sometimes boils over
joy boldly arrives and expands.

Before words,
there is wisdom.

A natural way
an ease to life
union with earth and sky.

There is breath
alignment
perfection.