Distress
as storms churning
in relentless anger
send waves of grave panic among
all who despair the unpredictable
tempest with its unsettling wrath.
They move swiftly over,
leaving behind
distress.
Glass
reflecting the
sun’s rays, intensified
by trajectories ignored by
bodies languishing on the sandy beach.
Slipping behind the horizon
its farewell light sparkles,
shimmering like
glass.
Power.
Domination
in pursuit of control.
Weakness in balance’s shadow.
Wavering on the brink of perception.
Illumination in darkness.
Vulnerable to whims
of nature’s wrath.
Power.
Caring
opens our eyes
to God’s limitless love.
By living in community,
we learn to love…to share joy and sorrow.
Our burdens are not as heavy.
Others’ burdens lighter
because of our
caring.
The sky
on a clear night
as far as naked eyes
can see is peppered with millions
of stars.
The rain
came down in sheets
creating grey curtains
that shrouded from vision all that was
outside
the view
from the window.
Eyes straight forward, never
able to see anything but
rain, rain.
Walk
in a
relaxed way.
Passion enters
through the “souls” of our
feet, guiding us along
paths we have chosen or that
have chosen us. Taking the time
to meander creates a journey
of discovery not destination.
Tears
flowed from
exhausted
eyes made weary
by early mornings
and several long days
of challenges different
from her usual set routine.
Discouraged at being off her rails,
she gives in to sleep to get back on track.
Pause
and stretch.
Energize…
it ‘s almost time…
the end is in sight.
A change in momentum
turns the tide and wins the game.
Pools of energy and focus
provide reserves of strength and passion.
In the end, it’s finishing that matters.
Habits…
annoying bits
of ourselves that surface
at times of distraction or just
inattention to how we see ourselves.
Biting nails, cracking knuckles,
… little indiscretions
turn into bad
habits.
* For those who wonder about the title, it comes from a line in one of our family’s favorite movies, French Kiss, with Meg Ryan and Kevin Kline.
Windows To The Spirit 