Peaceful Morning in the Himalayas
Written by Germain Droogenbroodt
Translated from Dutch by the poet
Narrated by Bill Wolak
It appears
as if the previous night
has quenched every thirst
The day comes with light
and voices of birds
strange to the ear
In the distance
the wavering sound
of a reed flute:
a morning prayer
for Shiva, for Buddha
or for whatever god.
So peaceful appears this morning
as if after so many ages
humanity were at peace
finally at rest.