We are each
wild & precious beacons
forged by a Universe
constantly & perpetually unfolding
possibility creating
in which we are invited to shine
Inspired by audaciously choosing to create with abandon …
Look not to the sun’s course passed
though it will dissipate into a new day
In this moment
spy its remaining course
& what wonder it illumines
Inspired by embracing the light that remains in day’s waning …
The starting block of each new day
previous obstacles & opportunities
transformed into learning applied
to the course ahead toward what will be
Inspired by the courage to start anew …
As the creatures
feathered or furred
scaled or finned
a chorus sing
Creation’s glory
May we thankfully
praise our neighbour
as our own reflection
Inspired by gratitude offered & freely given …
Imagine cause & effect
as dominoes standing
awaiting a choice
to set our course forward
Imagine if each piece an act kind
where might we arrive?
Inspired by generous acts anonymously performed …
Life’s flavour enhanced
by the textures of our choices
the savour of the care we offer
the spice of deep listening
& the zest of wisdom attained
Inspired by the unpredictable nature of living …
A thing is a thing
a challenge a challenge
context a context
Whether we face it
discuss it
reflect upon it
nothing will change
if we do not face it
Inspired by confronting that which we might wish to avoid …
What we most value
the ideas we tenderly cherish
& people whom we love
require an exchange of ourselves
so that they may thrive
& we so flourish
Inspired by our choices’ cost for a community to be well …
Thank you for sharing these thought-provoking verse, Richard. The one on “courage to start anew” really spoke to me.
Thanks, Steve! Courage is a fascinating word and finding ways to make it not seem like the purview of super heroes as felt important in this interesting times. Look forward to your thoughts when the reflections are published for the collection too 🙂
My pleasure. Yes it is a great word. Making it more “accessible” is important.