Strong Motion

Feeling a strong motion
all of a sudden.
Is it the earth or the body moving?

If it is the earth,
stand still and observe.

If it is the body,
stay alert.

The elephant and turtle,
so long and so often cited
as the carriers of the earth,
are known for slow wisdom.

If the body is moving,
do not disrespect their stasis.

If the earth is moving,
take the ride.

And of the possibility
that both the earth and the body
are moving, perhaps in the same direction,
perhaps at cross purposes,
nothing more need be said except
watch, listen,
and choose the path
to be followed.