Ramblings by Dawn

Friday, September 30, 2011

Walla Walla

walla walla

so many voices

in my head

and yet

nothing

nada

zip

zilch

zero

bubkus

no profound thoughts

no thoughts

at all

absence of thought

and yet

buzzing

oblivion

total blackout

complete void

my head is empty

and yet overflowing

with white noise

so now what

my heart shall speak

of love

compassion

understanding

kindness

acceptance

endurance

trust

love speaks

when there is nothing else to say.

Sometimes the best voice of love is the one after you run out of flowery speech and clever poetry.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Fly A Kite

life

a kite

blowing in the wind

tossed to and fro

sailing through the skies

among the clouds

among the stars

i would float away

if not for love

Life throws us around. Sometimes because of choices we have made. Sometimes just because it is life. I am thankful for those who love me. I would be lost without them. And I hope that I can offer a string of hope to those I love.

Strange Bird

strange bird

rose colored glasses

eccentric

slanted view

free agent

unique vision

quirky

yes i am

all these things

and my life

is filled

with love

and wonder

I have often been accused of not fitting in. I have been called many names over the years. And I am the lucky one, for I love my world. Do you love yours?

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Leisurely Walk

wind in the trees

cool breezes

leisurely walk

babbling of a fountain

chirping birds

children laughing

dogs barking

ducks floating by

an intoxicating moment

on a beautiful fall day

I love peaceful moments that reenergize my heart. Feeling stressed, frantic, out of sorts take a walk. It does a body good. Happy trails.

Friday, September 23, 2011

Monkey

I spent the day with my oldest son, Marc creating a birthday cake for Alexandra's party. Tonight I am making myself available for advice and encouragement as Jaimee' makes a pirate dress for Alexandra. Tomorrow the family gathers to celebrate her second birthday. It is amazing how a child so small reminds you on a daily basis what is important in life. Her smile, her laugh, her hugs remind each of us of the incredible capacity to love. I am thankful for my little monkey. And I am truly blessed to have a loving family and incredible friends. My life is full because of love.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

I Am

i am the center

of my universe

i plot my course

i determine my path

i assign my value

i decide who i am

i accept responsibility

i select my destiny

to allow someone else

to be my center

is to lose my identity

to permit someone else

complete power

is to lose my own

i am

because

i choose

All too often we allow someone or something to become the very center of our life. To do so is to allow our energy, our identity, our very being to be consumed. We should always keep our center. To lose ourselves in someone or something is to do a disservice to ourselves and those around us.

Do you love someone so much that you have lost your individuality? Then you offer them far less than you are capable of giving. To give your very best to others in your life, love yourself first. Keep your center. Take control of your own being. Direct your own energy. Be all you can be, love yourself and let the love flow through you to others.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Fish In The Sea

so many fish in the sea

so many choices

so many opportunities

so many people to be in your life

so many fish in the sea

which is great...

unless you are a turtle

I cannot even tell you the number of times I have been told "there are plenty of fish in the sea". While this may be true, I have never felt like a fish. Nor have I been searching for a fish. Some things in our life are one of a kind. Some things cannot be replaced by just anything that swims by. For me it seems prudent to acknowledge the unique and special place that a particular person or event has in my heart. I cannot replace them. So I will always hold them close to my heart.