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Dear OSLIST,<BR>
<BR>
Ah, the magnificence of these haikus, from all around the world.<BR>
<BR>
The Muse of Open Space is well pleased.<BR>
<BR>
CONVERGENCE:<BR>
There are twelve poems,<BR>
ordered randomly, anonymous. <BR>
I suggest you print them, <BR>
hold them in your hands<BR>
in a favorite place.<BR>
Enjoy them all.<BR>
<BR>
You each have <U>three</U> virtual sticky dots to spend.<BR>
Put your three dots on the poem or poems<BR>
that whisper, call, and sing to you.<BR>
<BR>
By the end of Sunday the 19th,<BR>
send me a message to tell me where you spent your dots.<BR>
The poet whose poem receives the most dots<BR>
will be our new OSLIST Poet Laureate.<BR>
Send your message to:<BR>
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chris@springbranch.net<BR>
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Thank you for your full enjoyment.<BR>
Ever the OS Muse's humble servant,<BR>
Chris Weaver <BR>
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#1<BR>
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How open are we<BR>
To the whisperings of love?<BR>
(Nature's allurement)<BR>
<BR>
Perhaps not quite; yet<BR>
Maybe if we open space<BR>
Allurement will come<BR>
<BR>
And take us by storm<BR>
And show us all the way home.<BR>
If we can let go ...<BR>
<BR>
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#2<BR>
<BR>
BEING THERE<BR>
<BR>
scanning the room i<BR>
feel pulsating energy<BR>
touching us all.<BR>
<BR>
with eyes wide searching,<BR>
ears quivering to receive<BR>
i merge with spirit.<BR>
<BR>
how lovely to play<BR>
deeply with heart and soul in<BR>
passion's creation.<BR>
<BR>
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#3<BR>
<BR>
(International Symposium<BR>
on Organizational Transformation,<BR>
Olympia, Washington, July 1996)<BR>
<BR>
Warm longhouse in rain:<BR>
Cedar, glass. The second day.<BR>
John unwraps the pipe.<BR>
<BR>
Far across this land<BR>
the Mississippi foams, ten<BR>
million tons, alive.<BR>
<BR>
So we pass our prayers<BR>
around to east and south - to<BR>
grasp her old brown hand.<BR>
<BR>
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#4<BR>
<BR>
WEY<BR>
<BR>
0.<BR>
yes, we know <I>we</I> well<BR>
and we know well those people<BR>
and what <I>they</I> are like<BR>
<BR>
but what about <I>wey<BR>
</I>someone invites us to try<BR>
touching the unknown<BR>
<BR>
well, I'll admit now<BR>
that this word is a new one<BR>
which i offer to you<BR>
<BR>
1.<BR>
formerly thinking<BR>
in terms of identity<BR>
significantly<BR>
<BR>
bordered against <I>they<BR>
</I>guarded to protect <I>we<BR>
</I>looking to become<BR>
<BR>
at least a winner<BR>
in steady competition<BR>
in the marketplace<BR>
<BR>
2.<BR>
one day you may get<BR>
a feeling that the distance<BR>
between you and me,<BR>
<BR>
answer and question,<BR>
past and future, we and they<BR>
between, between all<BR>
<BR>
could be instead of<BR>
separation the very<BR>
connection of all<BR>
<BR>
3.<BR>
that idea wants<BR>
to become language, a word<BR>
which is showing up<BR>
<BR>
and will make working<BR>
the very brighten feeling<BR>
between <I>we </I>and <I>they<BR>
<BR>
</I>doubleyou and part<BR>
of e from <I>we</I>, part of e<BR>
and the why from <I>they<BR>
<BR>
</I>wey<BR>
to wey<BR>
weyable<BR>
weying<BR>
the wey.<BR>
<BR>
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#5<BR>
<BR>
<U>"Oh" pen Space Prayer<BR>
</U><BR>
An "Oh" without pen,<BR>
like the mouth "oh's" with surprise;<BR>
heart circle of hope.<BR>
<BR>
Space the last frontier<BR>
bound with our wisdom and love;<BR>
possibilities.<BR>
<BR>
Oh human circle,<BR>
purposed in passionate life;<BR>
wear wisdom tonight.<BR>
<BR>
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#6<BR>
<BR>
Who Left the Damn Space Open??<BR>
<BR>
Leaves turn .... green to red<BR>
all without invitation<BR>
... simply remember<BR>
<BR>
Souls in a circle<BR>
rediscovering wisdom<BR>
find ... remembering<BR>
<BR>
Expressing laughter<BR>
challenging the status quo<BR>
striking gentleness<BR>
<BR>
Disruptive voices<BR>
heard and not silenced<BR>
smiling insanity...<BR>
<BR>
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#7<BR>
<BR>
It's never too late<BR>
to join collective debate<BR>
conversing till late.<BR>
<BR>
to dance an idea<BR>
changing into higher gear<BR>
laughing away fear<BR>
<BR>
wondering who might<BR>
celebrate with great delight<BR>
something warm and right<BR>
<BR>
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#8<BR>
<BR>
searching for the wey<BR>
i find myself thinking<BR>
stop searching and you'll find<BR>
<BR>
hold space and you'll find<BR>
holding is receiving so<BR>
let go and welcome<BR>
<BR>
welcome babies born<BR>
singing 'open up more space!'<BR>
here comes some chaos!<BR>
<BR>
nothing else exists<BR>
but this treasure in your arms<BR>
hungry sleepy wannnh!<BR>
<BR>
open and receive<BR>
this wee miracle of life<BR>
hold truth in your hands<BR>
<BR>
child of open space<BR>
you are loved and held aloft<BR>
may you teach us all<BR>
<BR>
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#9<BR>
<BR>
RELEASE<BR>
<BR>
Male dominated<BR>
hierarchical structuring:<BR>
Alienation.<BR>
<BR>
What when conditions<BR>
leave people to organize<BR>
spontaneously?<BR>
<BR>
Open spaces for<BR>
conversing, not debating:<BR>
Inclusivity!<BR>
<BR>
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#10<BR>
<BR>
huge pens and newsprint<BR>
like twigs and leaves on the floor:<BR>
fall forest clearing.<BR>
<BR>
wall like wide canvas<BR>
bare, primed, awaiting wide strokes<BR>
painted by our hearts.<BR>
<BR>
circle of welcome,<BR>
like setting an old table<BR>
for neighbors and friends.<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
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#11<BR>
<BR>
For Winnie the Pooh,<BR>
"Sincere, Simple and Serene"<BR>
Are words to live by.<BR>
<BR>
And how perfectly<BR>
Each one evokes Open Space;<BR>
Like the Four Fold Way.<BR>
<BR>
Show up, be present,<BR>
Attend to heart and meaning,<BR>
Speak your truth, let go...<BR>
<BR>
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#12<BR>
<BR>
GETTING READY<BR>
<BR>
something opening<BR>
up behind me - what is it?<BR>
a space? no, a door<BR>
<BR>
in walks a spirit:<BR>
two feet, one heart, looks about<BR>
surveys the circle<BR>
<BR>
empty chairs, blank walls<BR>
she looks at me and asks if<BR>
I need anything.<BR>
<BR>
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