… the sound of crickets chirping on calm summer nights…
Yoga postures are like the Platonic Forms
Yoga is an opening
of the body
into geometric shapes.
Putting the mind
where before had just been darkness
Matter that is unaware of what it is holding
Opening to the essence of the form
Staying with the feeling
Moving through any discomfort
Perfecting the union of mind and body
Matter becoming conscious
What is it like to be a …
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Nina Lois is a graduate student at the University of Colorado at Denver obtaining a Master's Degree in Humanities with a B.A. in political science. Her passions are broad when it comes to the human condition. She is deeply interested in philosophy, psychology, environmental and social justice, peace studies, music, nutrition, tradition, and progress. 
Upon her imminent graduation, she wishes to contribute to the health, wealth, and happiness of the community through involvement, writing, and research. For goodness's sake, love the body, cultivate the mind and a garden, and feed the soul!
She can be contacted at nlturtledove[at]gmail[dot]com
Steam from the coffee
Permeated our nostrils
An oboe carried a raw melody
in through the open window -
Lace curtains waved in an afternoon breeze
Drawing attention away
From paintings dotting greying walls
to an unfocused point
suspended somewhere in the air
The perfect scene of a film,
My czech cousin and I agreed. Who is to recognize the voice of the calling?
Thanks again