We started on our knees 
our entire upper body
supported on shins 
inhaling the weight of
this world through noses 
exhaling its pain with
hmmm out our mouths
balancing bodies on one legged
and cross legged stands 
holding whole bodies in the air
with only the strength of elbows
pressed into triceps
the darkness of this world
the cogent words of the yogi
brought salty tears 
to flow from my eyes
Today and tomorrow
I set kindness as my intention