Poetry week was tired, so it took a long weekend vacation.
The inspiration for the next few pieces hail, quite evidently, from my pursuits into Eastern philosophy and spiritualism. My primary influences are Taoism and Zen Buddhism specifically, as those are the schools with which I have identified most closely and assimilate into my life and personal philosophy.
Also, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is an incredible book that I consider a must read, if you haven't had the fortune to do so already. Although a recognized classic in it's own right, I feel this book is still highly underappreciated.