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Winter Communion
stillness imbues struggle
on cold, dark mornings;
the moon rubs her face
along snowy night’s
velvet blanket;
lithe fingers of pure light
sprinkling diamonds only seen
in the reflection of her smile
careful steps carry me
from the small house
to the lone tree ruling
its tiny front yard kingdom,
gated to protect
a most meager claim ~
reminiscent of days
when we were all satisfied
with far less space
from one another;
a rubbery crunching
beneath winter boots
kisses my ears
with indiscernible whispers
I don’t know what it says
but I like the way it’s being said
icy breath meets sweaty palms
as my bare hands brave the chill
from fleece-lined pockets ~
even at this frigid hour,
every part of me loathes
being confined;
reaching for bark playing dead,
I offer my touch as reassurance
there is more life
beyond this surrendering,
willing its sleeping soul
to believe that the sun
will surely return tomorrow ~
as an aside,
because it isn’t always
true
the tree knows it
and I know it
but it feels like a good thing
to hope for, all the same
on cold, dark mornings;
the moon rubs her face
along snowy night’s
velvet blanket;
lithe fingers of pure light
sprinkling diamonds only seen
in the reflection of her smile
careful steps carry me
from the small house
to the lone tree ruling
its tiny front yard kingdom,
gated to protect
a most meager claim ~
reminiscent of days
when we were all satisfied
with far less space
from one another;
a rubbery crunching
beneath winter boots
kisses my ears
with indiscernible whispers
I don’t know what it says
but I like the way it’s being said
icy breath meets sweaty palms
as my bare hands brave the chill
from fleece-lined pockets ~
even at this frigid hour,
every part of me loathes
being confined;
reaching for bark playing dead,
I offer my touch as reassurance
there is more life
beyond this surrendering,
willing its sleeping soul
to believe that the sun
will surely return tomorrow ~
as an aside,
because it isn’t always
true
the tree knows it
and I know it
but it feels like a good thing
to hope for, all the same
Published 23rd Dec 2020
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23rd Dec 2020 8:34pm
23rd Dec 2020 10:37pm
23rd Dec 2020 8:38pm
23rd Dec 2020 10:38pm
It is, indeed. This was inspired by your color post in the meditation thread. Thank you, Ahavati 💜
23rd Dec 2020 10:41pm
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24th Dec 2020 10:05am
Dear L,
I had to delete my comment several times because I kept cutting and pasting my favorite lines. Turned out it was the whole poem! So many beautiful turns of phrase! This made me feel as though I went to church and finally realized God. I can’t begin to express what a gorgeous homage I found this to be. Like a spa day for my thumping head. H🌷
I had to delete my comment several times because I kept cutting and pasting my favorite lines. Turned out it was the whole poem! So many beautiful turns of phrase! This made me feel as though I went to church and finally realized God. I can’t begin to express what a gorgeous homage I found this to be. Like a spa day for my thumping head. H🌷
24th Dec 2020 4:21pm
I’ve never met God in a church, but I’m pretty sure I found him a few times among the trees. Thank you so very much, Honoria 💜💜💜.
24th Dec 2020 10:11am
24th Dec 2020 4:22pm
24th Dec 2020 1:55pm
This is gorgeous, Luna. Your ability to describe your surroundings with lush vibrancy is just....wow.
I used to really dislike winter, but as I've gotten older I realize that our Great Mother deserves her time to rest. And I have found beauty in her resting. I really love this piece.
I used to really dislike winter, but as I've gotten older I realize that our Great Mother deserves her time to rest. And I have found beauty in her resting. I really love this piece.
24th Dec 2020 4:29pm
I am in full agreement that there must be time for Mother to rest and I am trying to give supportive energy to whatever season I’m in these days. Thank you so very much, E 💜💜💜.
27th Dec 2020 11:02pm
You should submit this to poetry publications online and in print. It has the depth, presence, alchemical metaphor, subtle grace and economy that makes it a masterpiece. Astounding achievement.
5th Jan 2021 5:07pm
28th Dec 2020 5:06am
“I don’t know what it says
but I like the way it’s being said “
So much of what I learned began with that kinda introduction
but I like the way it’s being said “
So much of what I learned began with that kinda introduction
5th Jan 2021 5:08pm
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5th Jan 2021 5:10pm
This has been a really hard season for hearts, and I’m hoping the coming year has some relief for us both. Thank you so much for reading and supporting 💜💜.
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