we look back...we look forward...we stand still...
nature's wrath...nature's glory...
hunger and plenty...darkness to light...

consider the flower which gave way to a kaleidoscope...
or the music of a river which inspired the lute...
the mandala's infinity which awaits to guide us home...

we ask what it's all about...why are we here?

this time capsule offers pause...
it is but a microcosm of one soul's questions...
a moment to ponder...

look forward...look back...be still...