Tag: Into the Bardos

  • Hauz Khas Arrival (Into the Bardo)

    Hauz Khas Arrival (Into the Bardo)

    xlix i awake.  far from home,i sense it.this is unlike before… a thread softly knitted into my sternum pulls me – “challo” (let’s go)  i exit a buildingleaving behindwhite wallsand florescent lighting. i step into a side street, the air, smoggy and misty – sets the toneof mystic arrival.  “go.” i wander down a rustic alley, New Delhi ambience,street carts, food vendors,infusing…

  • Vancouver Departure, pt 2 (Into the Bardo)

    Vancouver Departure, pt 2 (Into the Bardo)

    blackened sky,crimson coat,widened eyes.vancity, love. i’m left standing on granville street,Vancouver. traffic blocked.  waiting. gulping down,potentials,that you willarrive soon. sipping humid air,chilling tension,two bags packed.no return.  i am left exposed, tender, raw.my brothers ashi brought to sea here, now i’m awarewhat’s to come.unknowinghow to feel. i breathe calm. you are here.  you get out of the car, opening the…