A Poem from the Hospital

You always did give me light, from far away

as if the earth had not yet

discovered the light of love,

and yet your seasoning

as a warrior, seems

to overwhelm us

both at times,

and I can’t stand

to see your bed empty,

shedding your shadow

even though

you’re just down in X-ray.

   

Note: My wife is in the hospital right now with several health issues, none of them small, and all of them very difficult.

She is the bravest person I have ever met.

We would appreciate your positive thoughts and prayers. Thank you. 

P.S. I will probably post from my archives this week.

    

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Within the Beauty

Within the beauty of our healing

our confidence will return

strengthened

we move forward

with our spirits

embracing the light.

 

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The Strength of All that was Made

And once our healing begins we will see each other

in a whole new light

as if we had made it to the top

of the mountain

infused with the strength

of all that was made. 

    

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Leadership of Hope

“If we are to have peace on earth, our loyalties must transcend our race, our tribe, our class, and our nation; and this means we must develop a world perspective.”

“Let no man pull you low enough to hate him.”

Dr. Martin Luther King

      

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The Gentleness of Light

As the forest surrenders to the gentleness of light,

transforming our minds,

our thoughts even,

renewing our spirits

with reshaping

our epiphany 

a glimpse really 

of a more beautiful

and enduring

poem.

     

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The Journey of Your Light

Don’t bury your pen just yet my brother, my sister

the journey of your light has just begun

and there are still songs

that need to be written,

and still music

in your heart

from the mountains.

     

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The Light of Your Own Being

“I wish I could show you when you are lonely or in darkness, the astonishing light of your own being.”

Hafiz

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jewelry by unknown artist, presented at the Hillwood Estates Museum, Washington D.C.

quote by Hafiz