still morning

cool air

water reflecting sky

another day, sorting out life

dealing with the mass of humanity

everyone has a story

everyone has pain

 

I am sky

the other is water

I look at him and see myself

I feel what she feels

for just that moment,until

ego takes over, like the ripples in the water

and I forget

the pain of humanity is my pain

the joy of the universe is my joy

 

another morning

I see the reflection

and remember