“Follow the Star” by Dan O’Connor

Ancient eastern star shows Christmas to the world without words

Simple baby understands the power of forgiveness as a great precious treasure

Now saints that seek judgment are no different than sinners

Jesus, impartial, preached acceptance in disgrace

Through many disagreements the Bethlehem star still shines, right now

“Little Owl” by Dan O’Connor

Little owl is completely present while dwelling in stillness

A snowy wise soldier protecting the ground and governing valleys

Without anger and or conflict she seeks small birds to swallow

With no need to win she is pure yet militaristic

Conquering without control, skillful without anger, she follows the call

“Desert Beings” by Dan O’Connor

Desert beings are unconscious and new in the dry dunes

Insects and wildflowers give existence to living itself

Landforms give eagles complete freedom with guiding winds

Oasis comforts spontaneously spring up for the sandy tortoise

While people in the city have great cares over life

“Waterfall Wish” by Dan O’Connor

A river easily practices living in the space between rocks and fish

From the highest garden it falls like a fountain by no person’s design

People want to build ponds within land like states and truth

But does a waterfall wish to overcome peaks and mountains?

“Dust of God” by Dan O’Connor

Snow is the hidden eternal falling like love flows from children

Flakes of possibilities show the infinite in a snowman

We wait for spring to fill the void with beautiful birth

But does the dust of God know first frost from the present?