Words of an Altered State

I.  Laying Sand

A man bent
      over
  making heat
  praying
  dripping sweat

A deer still
       silent
  breathing low
  staring
  unbreaking gaze

A fire glow
       hot
  flaming branches
  igniting
  scortched dirt

An indian praying
          peace
   meditating though
   searching
   laying sand


II.

Withering flower
petals browning
looked upon by eyes
gently frowning


III.

Loaf of bread
with an olive
martinis and toast
for breakfast