Balance

Balance

Balance is a struggle

between chaos and calm.

Life is not a scale

without fault or qualm.

It's more than meditation

justice . . . or even fear. 

It is in bits of laughter

and the drop of a tear. 

Emotions and Logic

Whispers and Shouts

Listening within . . .

Responding without

Arguments and Agreements

Expectations and Results

Moment after Moment

put in your mind's vault.

It cannot be measured

or bottled in your heart.

The end of a journey

is as precious as the start.

Sanctuary and Battleground

Peace and War

Sometimes finding balance

is a difficult chore. 

Will we ever understand

our value or worth?

Is it found in a moment?

A death and rebirth?

Does it come naturally

like a lesson or chance?

Is it found through luck?

A song or a dance?

Perhaps it's the journey,

the obstacles and climb

that teach us to balance

all things in their time.

 Photos taken by me at the Botanic Gardens

Hidden Mickey spotted at Botanic Gardens!

This just in. A hidden mickey, in the shape of a cactus, has been spotted in the Denver Botanic Gardens. This plant was discovered by two former college students, Beth Cuatro, Mary Olive and current college student Sasha Yellow. Former college student Beth Cuatro states, "I never would have guessed that Disney could follow you everywhere."
Beth Cuatro was the first to spot the hidden mickey on the roof of the Boettcher Memorial Center close to the entrance of the gardens. It is a mystery whether the gardeners or the staff know they contain a hidden mickey. This could be a message from a former Disney employee or a complete coincidence. Unfortunately the Bara Lotus pages have not been able to interview a Denver Botanic Gardens staff member to confirm the reason for the hidden mickey cactus. If you happen to visit the gardens, please drop a line or comment this article for any more information on this rare occurrence. Keep your eyes peeled because Sasha Yellow explains, "I almost didn't notice until Beth Cuatro mentioned it." Mary Olive told us, "I was surprised that no one noticed it at first glance."
Next time you visit the gardens, be sure to look for this plant and let us know if you have any information.

A single memory

A single memory
floating in place
The moment serene
the image a trace

Time flows
like a small pond or stream
events changing the effect
rippling like a dream

Simple beauty
Complex thought
Reflection on life
Is always self taught

Dew Drops

A Morning mist cleared over the garden. The breeze barely brushed the leaves around Nea's favorite flower. She only had a few minutes to watch. The morning glory bloomed right before Nea reached the patch of leaves which had fanned out in the sunlight. A tiny pink rose bud peaked from the shade of a dew sprinkled leaf. She knelt down and watched a drop as it trailed from the center of the leaf down the stem. If she watched closely, the drops appeared scattered like rain. Each drop seemed to shine through the soft rays streaming through the trees. Nea noticed these small details right before she left for work. Sometimes having a garden gave her all the time in the world.