moves forward
to that edge
to that edge
but lives sensibly,
through the senses
not because of them.
not because of them.
Above all he watches
where he steps,
as if it matters
where he steps,
as if it matters
where he leaves his prints.
The senses overwhelm him
at his peril.
at his peril.
Though he must be taken
by something greater.
That is what he uses
senses to perceive.
....
~ David Whyte
by something greater.
That is what he uses
senses to perceive.
....
~ David Whyte
