Birthday

It comes, 

now, for 61 years,

right after, in the midst, 

of christmas celebrations, 

busy ness

It comes,  

childhood found me 

surrounded by

cousins, aunts, uncles, brothers, 

birthday song for me

between carols

It comes, 

arrives with memories, 

telephones calls, tea in bed,  

messages of love, support, 

surprises,  visits, 

shared delight, laughter 

It comes 

a fanfare of blessings 

on Boxing Day, 

now, for 61 years, 

mine. 

gkn 2015

Wally

With thanks to Derek Wallcott " Love after Love"

"The time will come

when, with elation

you will greet yourself arriving..." 

She named you after a poet, 

a fluffy little fur ball, black, white and brown, today

you companion me.

Invite smiles in the mirror, 

through rain, sunshine, clouds, rainbows, 

reflecting the stranger, recognized. 

Hand on leash, on heart, 

tears of recognition. 

"Sit. Feast on your life"

gkn Dec. 2015

Quotes from Derek Wallcott's poem Love after Love...check it out! 

Dec.21

The dark

The light 

One voice 

One body

Living, breathing

Darkness

Seeking lights return, 

I wait. 

Advent

"Do not grow old, no matter how long you live.  Never cease to stand like curious children before the Great Mystery into which we were born."  Albert Einstein

It is dark,  the train has just pulled out of the station, safety instructions filter in, along with conductors search for someone travelling all the way to Montreal,  someone's breakfast catches my attention as I sip my tea.  

I am heading to a hub of curiosity,  a three year old,  engaged and excited by yesterday's Christmas tree acquisition,  wondering why it is not yet Christmas.  

This Advent wait is long. 

It is dark.

We have left the city. 

How long must we wait, to see the way before us?  

How long must I wait?  

Can I stand curious before the Great Mystery?  

Do I dare to release all anxiety?  

Replace it with 

the changing dark, the shadows,  the stories they tell. 

This Advent wait is long.

Stopped,  new companions join, 

by desire, by longing for certainty, for 

security, for light

My seat shakes, vibrates, enfolded in darkness, 

the journey continues

This Advent wait is long. 

"Do not grow old, no matter how long you live.  Never cease to stand like curious children before the Great Mystery into which we were born."  Albert Einstein

gkn Dec.2015