The sound of the mindfulness bell

The sound of the mindfulness bell
is a beckoning hand
showing the path
straight ahead.

Don’t get lost by the wayside,
don’t let the trees or flowers
distract from your purpose.

The sound of the mindfulness bell
is a heartstring tugged
in recognition of itself.
Sounding within
as a voice of clarity and reason,
“stay here in the present,
don’t let your footsteps
take you backwards,
don’t meander into dreaming or planning,
stay here, you are safe”.

The sound of the mindfulness bell
is a song
that rides the breezes at dawn
waking the soul from slumber,
greeting the day
with a smile of salutation.

The sound of the mindfulness bell
is a new moon
shining in a clear night
dispelling darkness and shadow,
guiding the wanderer home.

© 25 Jan 2014