When we have stood still
For so long that our feet ache
Our eyes have seen all that they can see
The sun has burnt our very skin
We know then
That
It is time
When we have stood still
For so long that our feet ache
Our eyes have seen all that they can see
The sun has burnt our very skin
We know then
That
It is time
I was cut off
Disconnected
Sliced in pieces
Blocked
Ignored
I don’t care
I have no need
For those who
Cannot keep their word
So I look forward
Upward
Skyward
For the world to provide
From its abundant store
There was so much to be said
There was so much I wanted to say
My throat constricted
I choked and stuttered
My face betrayed
My inner pain
I couldn’t do it
I had to go
I turned my back
And walked away
In this world of pain and sorrow
In this world of bittersweet
Let us shine a light together
Let us hold a gentle flame
To unite and make us stronger
To find strength in unity
We are one, we share the earth
We are connected while we breathe
I met someone
Who is kind and friendly and wise
Who is encouraging and helpful and nice
I met someone
Who I needed so desperately to meet
A moment alone
I reconnect
To my breath
And being
And words
And soul
A moment alone
Is all I need
To be at peace
To be made whole
Could I love you more if I tried?
A love that bursts out of me
Filling my heart, my mind, my soul
I could only love you more
If I was granted another
Life
They were due to arrive. The mother, her son aged twelve and her baby daughter. They came from a distant land, flew across oceans with hope in their hearts. To start a new life. To start afresh.
They were stopped at the gate. We don’t want you here, they were told. You are not welcome, we are sending you back.
Behind the gate and out of sight, balloons and family were waiting. The brightness of the balloons colored the hall. Evoking a happiness that should have been.
And for another day, the balloons bobbed with life.
A little happiness to go around
A little joy to share
A few words
In season
Can lighten the air