Today I am better prepared

A tile shelter for the flame.

Thanks to Divyashakti for the illustration.

31st December, 2009

Moon is full.

Today I am better prepared. I found tiles to make a shelter for the jyoti. I can see it from where I now sit. I could become a ritual addict. To the tree I also gave a flower. I placed it in front of the flame on a piece of flat stone. The incense was put where the water was poured.

            I squatted on the earth and my feet felt how hard it has become. For once, it needs water, the water is received thirstily. The tree accepted me as a friend again. The dry soil sucks at my roots, the dry air sucks at my leaves, the softness of spring has gone.

            The summer cycle is moving through. She perseveres.