luminous stars filled the night sky
years away and yet visible to the naked eye
as we sat silently around the fireplace
gazed at the distant galaxies
flames burned away any worries
specs of light thus far in the distance
reminded us of life beyond the daily strife
cries of one in the whole of cosmos
suddenly rather trivial
stream of memories
dusk transformed into dreams
with no makeup
the sun rose uncombed
aroma of fresh coffee
broke through the air
enlivening all the senses
helping the limbs move
daily miracle of life
the day brightened up
neither being asked
nor begged
letting go of darkness
the light gently shines
new opportunities
new chances
i used to be very opinionated
now i try to listen without reacting
i used to have an aggressive voice
now I try and speak without poison
my mind has changed direction
instead of ruffled feathers
i try to find a common ground
where there used to be conflict
the change has been ongoing
the reason for it meditation
calmness found in silence
the oneness found in allness
under construction
work in progress…
Poem ‘Allness’ read by the author.
it has once been desired
by nobody else but a liar
for us to do what is required
no need to put on an attire
when we eventually retire
remnants white bones in fire
today is a chance to enquire
help lift out the veil higher
up from the earthy mire
brain pathways now rewire
get out that situation dire
common sense let defy her
once the truth transpire
old news begin to tire
resilience we acquire
it pays off to be a trier
when the rest still conspire
who they want to call sire
