Floating Ashram

Long white robes
sarees, shalwars
steaming Indian food
incense, flowers
heavily perfumed roses
white bindis
between eyes
blue, green or gray
tears
glistening or
coursing down
music
dulcet, sweet, soft
reaching high
rising, falling
filigreed gold on silk
pakodas, chai
amulets on white arms
anklets
long blonde hair
deep eyes
compassion, love
all floating around
in the middle of flat Flanders
carrying
a waft of the
ashram’s sea breeze
a part of India
hidden treasures
originally locked away
in words, tunes,
vibrations unlocked
showered upon
distributed freely
on all who
cared to come
drawn like magnets
to the source of
light
healing
compassion
wisdom
ever-lasting
loveÖ

December 6th, 2004 by