In “Floating Nirvana,” clouds drift across a sapphire sky as the speaker finds calm and presence in the moment. Soft silence cradles the senses, the mind is free from distractions, and inner peace emerges. This contemplative, mindful poem celebrates stillness, reflection, and the quiet beauty of everyday life.

Twelve people sit outside, crickets and toads filling the evening air. Nervous but curious, I turn to my friend and ask a simple question, sparking laughter and conversation. For the first time, I initiate a dialogue in a large group, experiencing the joy of connection, shared voices, and the subtle magic of human bonding.