Close your eyes and let your thoughs wander, peace is not only a state of mind but a state of heart.
Peace is a kiss which just missed your lips but you felt it was there...

Yasuragien...

...in Japan it means calm,
like loto flowers sleeping
on the quiet waters,
or the morning fog
wrapping your body
like a silky yukata.

...in Japan it means calm,
like tomo-dachi's smile
after a long absence,
or the brush ballet
dancing a peaceful haiku
on rice paper.

...in Japan it means calm,
like resting in your garden
wings of butterflies,
or when softly you say,
to a loved one...
that final sayonara.