Open Our Senses

Nature's splendor, our own story
Look and listen, take it all in
The view from here may be glorious
We are privileged to live within

The boundless domain all around us
We cannot begin to live without
Respect for the world that has found us
Must be carried over with some clout

This world's majesty can be maintained
Duty overcomes the unruly
Respect is the seed that can't be feigned
To foster good deeds very truly

Open our senses to grandeur
Exhale free and simply observe
Remembering just to breathe in
The promise we held to our word






by Shaun Lawton

Mindfulness

for Thay 


Diversity may continue to thrive
Every insect, plant, and animal
Deserves its chance to survive
Eventually to rescue us all

Let us remember to breathe 
Each of us individually 
Present for the time being
Each one of us here for the other 

Without a divide, we don't have to reach
So we take this moment as an opportunity
To teach each other how to look inside
And withhold judgment for the purpose of unity

So let's remember to breathe 
Each one of us individually 
Present until the moment we leave
Remaining alive here for each other 

by Shaun Lawton