Were I a seed, I’d want
to be hopeful, content in
my life’s purpose ,
grateful for the warmth
of the sun, and of the Son,
appreciative of water,
whatever it’s source,
satisfied to blossom
as ideally as possible,
expressing perfection
for however long I’d live.
Or maybe a bird would
find me, allowing me
an altogether different plan.
Even if our life were a dream,
it would need to be embraced,
but no golden palace, no silver hill,
no white elephant need be chased.
Our life, like our love,
simply is, alive and glowing,
Olympian in its stature,
medal-worthy knowing.
I write seventeens,
unless I am pressed for time.
Then I write long poems.
I have tried faster,
looser, tighter and harder.
Now I try softer.
Hope, faith and courage.
My friends in times of struggle.
Thanks for being there.
I’ve long preferred the
company of women: wise,
determined, and brave.
Today I’m gentle,
with you, others and myself.
I feel nurtured.
Loving myself just
the way I am, gratitude
fulfilling my life.
I like daydreaming,
with my eyes widely open,
open to what comes.
Peace is where I live.
There’s a key under the mat,
lest I forget that.
Often, when I feel
really old, oh so tired,
I just take a nap.
We prepare not to die,
but rather more to live,
life and death in the same place lie,
what our mirror to us does give.
We let thoughts of death slip away.
We lovingly and faithfully praise,
creatively and honestly bless.
Pure goodness shines through all haze.
as we smile completely. No more, no less.
Our lives abound with joy, each delightful day.
Even if our life were a dream,
it would need to be embraced,
but no golden palace, no silver hill,
no white elephant need be chased.
Our life, like our love,
simply is, alive and glowing,
Olympian in its stature,
medal-worthy knowing.
Nothing lucky about it,
not odd at all,
even though she,
at the start,
took my name,
it wasn’t until after
she stole my heart.
Living within the grace
of one day,
this day,
today.
Love overflowing,
Joy in this place,
Spirit is showing,
No longer searching
for what I already have,
allowing my heart to
feel gratitude,
less stressed,
more blessed.
I am here.
I see you.
