Pink
Pink petals decorate
The columns of
The pylon gateway,
Which opens onto the splendor
And magnificence
Of the courtyard of Love.
This Morning
The sun, full of sound and
light comes into view.
This morning emerged out of
the darkness of last night.
Caring
Caring begins when we
see what is needed
and act without
hesitation.
Gentleness and Strength
I say goodbye, my love,
Not to erase you from my life.
You have loved and cherished me
And have given me your best.
Today I am free of the painful
Memory of your death.
And in my heart, our love for each other
Has flowered and will always
Have the sweetest scent
Of gentleness and strength.
My Loved Grandmother
My loved grandmother
has just been diagnosed
with Stage 4
Pancreatic Cancer.
On hearing the news,
I am shocked
Saddened and feel hopeless.
I wanted Grandma
to be at my wedding.
I wanted her
to be there
at her house
for me to visit
to receive
her warmth and wisdom.
I wanted to bring her
great-grandchildren.
When I think of Grandma
she must also
be shocked, saddened
and feel hopeless.
I am sure
she wants to be around
to be of comfort and support
to her loving family
and friends.
She wants to share
in our lives
she wants to continue
doing the things
that bring her joy.
And, if I were able,
to receive the news
and embrace it,
as I would
a newborn baby,
would I stop crying
when I telephone Grandma?
Would I share
my dreams with her?
Would I encourage her
to live her dreams?
Would we make
chocolate pudding pies together?
Would we have fun
dressing up in her beautiful
jewellery and clothes?
She would show me
and together we would plant
new fruit trees
in the garden.
And so
Life, my friend,
goes along
its timeless way.
Birth and Death
Birth and Death are here one movement
of in and out ~ the breath ~
the ebb and flow of the tide.
The present is like an expansive vista
filled with endless possibilities.
With a heart that responds
to the sweetness of the perfumed night,
Eternity is an Eternal Blessing.
