Sometimes the blue sky.
Looks like a dark trail.
Bitter rains drop by drop.
Other times there is
a patch of new light.
Whispering once again
of enlightenment beyond
senses and thoughts.
Then I realize….
that there is nothing
to be attained
outside of myself.
It is all within.
Ideas of winning
merit from others.
Are like the show ponies
dancing a meaningless practice.
Just illusion and misguided.
Not in touch with happiness
or in harmony with the way.