We are just little grounded stars On a spinning globe in an expansive galaxy And our hours here are limited, just a handful of heartbeats To make this life matter. What if we run out of time, dear soul, To breathe in the peaceful, summer evenings when everything is still? What if we have spentContinue reading “Little Grounded Stars”
Tag Archives: Deep Feelings
What We Need Most
When I have stood at the basest level of the deepest abyss, Holding my heart in my hands as it dripped from breaking, I did not need platitudes, I did not need recited scripts I needed someone to climb down into the abyss with me. No words can cauterize our internal wounding, No advice effectivelyContinue reading “What We Need Most”
One Step
When a hundred miles stand in the way Of where I am and who I want to be, I cannot leap the distance all at once, But I can take one initial step. When I must traverse a swamp of broken dreams Before I arrive at a destination of healing, I cannot shortcut my wayContinue reading “One Step”
Let it Be Love
There is already an excess of discord On this spinning globe we call our home, I have contributed my fair share of chaos So if I offer anything, let it be peace. There are already tears cascading like raindrops Across the ruins of destitute landscapes, If I have caused one soul pain, it is oneContinue reading “Let it Be Love”
The Meaning of a Nightstand
About six months ago, my 17-year-old son asked, “Hey mom, do you have any furniture you need?” I said, “Well, my nightstand is broken and about 30 years old, why?” He said, “Oh, okay.” I didn’t think anything of it. This kid loves analyzing the structure of furniture. He loves talking about anything he canContinue reading “The Meaning of a Nightstand”
Metamorphosis
Healing is meant to hurt, But no one tells us so It is the sting of metamorphosis The collapsing grief of letting go As our hearts begin to remember The bittersweet of our history When we see the whole perspective Of life, of loss, of synchronicity. It will not last forever, dear soul, Though atContinue reading “Metamorphosis”
Find Me in the Place
Find me in the place where this road began Before there were gnarled twists and turns Before we knew the horrors of starless nights When blindly we grasped onto hope As if it were our last breath. Find me in the place where there was warmth Before winter began to wither signs of life BeforeContinue reading “Find Me in the Place”
Three Paths
There are three paths ahead of us Not one of them right, not one of them wrong Each leading us to the same destination Whether arriving swiftly or prolonged. The first leads to an ocean of deepest emotion Where we swim to rhythm of our heart’s symphony Eyes closed as we are guided by ourContinue reading “Three Paths”
Trust
Sit with me for a moment Let me take your hands in mine Clearing up the mental clutter Of a tired and worried mind, Tapping into the deeper consciousness Past the cobwebs of doubt and fear Into the depths of higher awareness Where what you know is what you feel. Can you quiet the innerContinue reading “Trust”
Maybe Tomorrow
Maybe tomorrow I’ll see the bigger picture. Maybe tomorrow I’ll draft a Plan B. Maybe tomorrow I’ll wear my problem-solving hat. Maybe tomorrow I’ll roll up my worn sleeves. Maybe tomorrow I’ll look for the silver lining. Maybe tomorrow the confusion will begin to clear. Maybe tomorrow I’ll break down my defenses. Maybe tomorrow I’llContinue reading “Maybe Tomorrow”
The Therapy of Words 