Dian Duchin Reed

A New Cycle

 
I’d like my inner lion to lie down with my inner lamb, which is to say, less grumbling and more gamboling. So what if a cold rain lashes out day after day? Singing, dancing, and puddle-jumping remain options. The sun’s still there, patiently waiting its turn.
 
Patience. That too. If only new habits were as easy to cultivate as spring’s carrot crop. Plant the seeds, provide the right conditions, and. . .

practicing
standing straighter
redwood loop trail

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About the Author

Dian Duchin Reed is an award-winning writer whose poems, articles, essays, and photographs have appeared in many publications. Her books include Medusa Discovers Styling Gel (poetry) and Dao De Jing: Laozi’s Timeless Wisdom (translated from the Chinese). Learn more at dianduchinreed.com.