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The Way Home 
by Kathy Epling 
In this place joy is our birthright. 
We don't need to kneel all night 
on the closed stones, paying our way 

with tears. Come to the clear light. 
The wild irises stand on the slopes 
each one holding her breath. We can fly 

arms open, empty handed, into this story 
where the stars catch in our hair 
& banners are haven, glory, heart's rest. 
Nothing else to remember. 
 
 

 
by Kathy Epling 
Darkening of the light. I haven't seen you 
for weeks. Meadows unfold brocade 
acres of embroidery, brodaiea 

& meadow lark. Even here, back to the sun 
I keep thinking I could meet you 
Yellow book says: Be crazy. 

If there is no bread, taste the stones. 
Suck this bitter stem. If there is no water, 
wait. Rain tastes of tears or kisses. 

Missing your life, find it. Throw it away. 
Hawks fly from the dark daily 
double-winged, single hearted. 

 
Grace Millennium Home
Sojourn Archives
Summer '97 Issue Home ~ Cover Artist: Ada B. Fine ~ Buddist University  
The Way Home ~ Bringing Home Habitat II ~ Berry Wisdom  
Meditation on small object ~ Straw Bale Construction  
An Interview with Dana Williams, Big River Nursery, Mendocino  
Surf's Up ~ Spoonfed Skyloads ~ Hearts  
Edible Gardens of Mendocino County 

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