Walking Meditation

My praying seems false
when all I do is beg the goddess for
an answer
I imagine her hearing me
like a child tugging at
Abuelita's apron
"Dame por favor"
(gimme gimme please)
Not willing
to take the time
in sincere reflection
to do an internal
genuflection
with humbled eyes
and a smile of affection
for all the ways
I feel la Diosa's
protection
in constant positive
people connection
and taking trains and planes
and going in the
right direction
in parks I walked
lined with massive
cathedral like sycamore trees
robins and woodpeckers
telling me it is
spring
and a season of growth
and love
and finally getting over my
graying
somber
and wintry
depression.

@Elvia Arriola (2000)