I couldn’t
resist. I slipped my shoes off so that I could wiggle my toes in the sand. It
was delicious and extremely therapeutic for my aching soul. I was alone, but
not lonely with my company. I was in the desert! The Atlantic Ocean stretched
out before me and behind me the Namib Desert shifted and drifted, as far as the
eye could see. Life surrounded me and it was beautiful.
The lapping
waves reminded me that home was closer than ever. The mighty Atlantic Ocean
kissed my feet here, then travelled to the East coast of Canada to deliver my love
to the wind. Perhaps it would whisper its secret message to my Mother, as she
stepped out of her car on arriving home that evening? Who knows? But its music
filled me with the peace in this moment, making us as one. I lifted my face to
the sky with a smile.
As I listened
to the Earth speak to me, poetry surged through my mind. My Grandfather
lingered there and offered me his blessings. With a tear, I picked up a pen and
offered thanks.
Now
all I hold is a polished stone
And
a picture in my hand
But
your loving glow
Pumps
my heart to go
Eternity
is yours for all time
-Love
in a circle-
Every day is a
good day, in the fact that it has been.
I'm glad I'm not the only one that feels the connectivity of the oceans. The Moon as well.
ReplyDeleteLovely piece....as always :)
nice...love in a circle...a beautiful near end to your tale...the feeling of home grow larger and larger...
ReplyDelete@Possum: Yes, oceans and definitely the moon! Everything that touches them is infinitely connected. It is a beautiful thought that can help to make the world that much smaller and more accessible to all.
ReplyDelete@Brian: Yes, home is getting larger. I was getting to the point where I was almost ready to think about it again. Thank you. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeously written post, Katherine!
ReplyDeleteAnd I LOVED your poem.
Also this....
"Every day is a good day, in the fact that it has been. "
Amen! Which is something I some times forget to realize.
Thank you for sharing, my friend! Your words always inspire!
((((( Katherine )))))
Have a wonderful day.....X
This is so peaceful! Nice write!
ReplyDelete@Ron: I think I start every response to you with "Thank you". You are my ray of sunshine Ronnie darling. And may your day have a few rays of its own.
ReplyDelete(((Ron)))
@Mama Zen: That is sweet of you to say MZ. I appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteBoth my grandfathers passed away before I was born but feel their twinkles in my soul a lot, especially my Dad's dad.
ReplyDeleteKatherine was so far away
across the ocean from her Mommy.
And now she is a mommy
with an ocean of love in her heart.
xoox
@Jannie: Thank you.
ReplyDelete(((Jannie)))