' The Breath '...

If you ride the breath
and keep it under control,


hunger and thirst and other wantings
will not be dangerous to you.


Being skilled with that bridle
is a great blessing.



- Lalla
14th Century North Indian mystic

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From "Naked Song"
Versions by Coleman Barks
Maypop 1992