May I lead you outside of town?

Away from expectations,

Opinions and well-meaning advice?

Away from the “you shoulds,” and 

“You ought to”?

Take my hand and let us walk to

Where we are alone, apart from the

Crowd to where we can hear the breeze.

Do not be afraid if I touch your eyes

Once, twice, again.

At first all may be blurry – 

It is for all of us – but focus as

Best you can, look closely at

Yourself; study the trees and the

Ants that crawl up their bark.

Listen deeply to the inner voice of love.

Notice how gradually, slowly, 

Meanings

Purpose

Truth

Understanding

Self

Others

Creation and the

Divine

Are coming into focus.

Don’t go back into town.