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Within this soil
Upon this land
where Jack Pine tall stands
& maple leaves flutter
treaties stitch tapestry diverse
Inspired by a dream called Canada …
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Good Morning #Winnipeg
In lives trauma shattered
words fail
shadows deep
As platitude tempts
May we but witness be
Inspired by power to witness …
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Where hate emboldens death’s dealers
from Baghdad & Dhaka to Istanbul & Orlando
May we bear Love’s light of peace
Inspired by Love’s promise …
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It’s a big
bold
beautiful world
Where magnanimity & selfishness wrestle
& Choice beckons us toward wisdom dawning
Inspired by a pale blue dot …
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That which we see
changes not
until first deep we dig
into the rich soil we are
that awaits to transform
the world
Inspired by soil moist …
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Good Morning #Winnipeg
Work there will always be
Compassion ever needed
So on this Sabbath
breathe
know enough
we are
Inspired by faithful work …
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In space
silent & sacred
when last did yourself sit
listening to how your harmony
cascades within Universe’s song?
Inspired by the song we are …
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Good Morning #Winnipeg
In parks & fields
boulevards & lanes
unreported everyday lives
celebrate neighbours we are
Inspired by the untold stories of neighbours …
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We may
plan & plot
prepare & ponder
the yonder path
Often
in the step unprepared
awakening stirs that which will be
Inspired by the untold stories of neighbours …
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Within reflection
shadow’s side waits
Deeply peer
mirror’d portal
The Self
longing to be whole
integration beckons
Inspired by reflection’s promise …
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Good Morning #Winnipeg
More than
survive or strive
We are companions blessed
nurture entrusted that Creation thrives
Inspired by trees talking …
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Letting go
paradox’s journey
to letting in
Clinging unto baubles precious
obscures dawning potential abundant
Inspired by letting go …
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In fear & anger’s narrative
Love awakens
that within you lies the Beloved
so in the Other
Beloved is met there too
Inspired by the Beloved we are …
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Good Morning #Winnipeg
As sol apex meets
& summer lavish lingers
May Sabbath days
renew each to action justice be
Inspired by Sabbath & sun …
Your reflections are most welcome!