Hafiz – Aug 12, Iyengar II & I

Concerned about the affect rising Covid cases would have on my slightly more social, social life, I found this comforting. So far lizards and the wind seem to be Covid safe.

SOCIALIZE A BIT

Shortly after my rooster crowed a favorite tune of

his, a lizard appeared on a rock, close to where I

was sitting, and practiced some new jokes.

Then a rabbit popped out of her hole and we

discussed some essential matters, till an old dog,

another pal of mine, came by.

Some birds that knew I was an easy mark gathered

for their breakfast of seeds & crumbs.

The wind then whispered something in code,

and I started clapping.

As lively as things can get around me—and all the

friends I have, truth is:

I live in a dimension where there is only the Rose.

Not a trace of me.

But I can step from that sublime state and socialize

a bit.