A poem on being available to — and not missing — inspiration. (Image: Octavy on Pixabay) When something needs to be realized,let it come like flash of lightfrom a hidden star,or a letter formingsailing on windcatching unspokencircle of moon -always there but not alwaysfelt or seen. Reach your hand to grasp it now,don’t let it …
A poem on pausing to savor and create. (Photo: Pexels on Pixabay) Let the burn of lifeform you like a kiln.As clay to potter’s wheel,spin into each new shape. Pause in the formingsilencefinding yourselfalways at the centerbetween contracting and expanding,in breathout breath:the time to savor. Life’s transformative energy creates a thousandnew doorways(for you, here)transcending time and space, body and love,breaking heartbeyond nonsenseand noisemolding more …
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A poem on following wonder. Photo: Deborah McNamara (Salida, Colorado) Don’t even think about it.Poetry isn’t made for the controlling mind.Poetry is made for the open, available heart,empty but fullready but not waiting. Like a slow-rolling thunderstormthe words come when ready.Sometimes slow, large dropsothers: torrents and a splash. Don’t even think about it.Be a conspirer …
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