Independence Day

Today is independence day.Tomorrow will also beindependence day.I wave the flag of the present moment.I listen to the robinand watch the swallowstreak across the twilit sky. The deer, the stray dog, the heart-wounded veterandon't need to hear loud noisestonight.Just the gentle explosionof peonies in my garden.Watch the sun setand greet whoever you meetwith a breath of peace.Something in your