lorica for today

above
i lift my eyes to
follow sound
north
remind me that these flocks who fly toward you
are cared for each in turn
around
encircling arms
that hug myself reach round the world
east
as firstlight becomes
dawn
behind
memories of gathering
guard these dreams
south
as i stay present
in today
below
flowers i now notice
blooming here
west
bless the work
that comes to me

and guide me ever on

ls 3.27.20