Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Child's View

O child in me
awaken
Remember to
recall
The joy of virgin
witness
First time that I saw
saw

Thrill to spy the ocean spray
moon dictate the tide each day
Dig my toes in seashore surf
drip sand castles along her turf
Watch the dolphin sail up high
smile and sparkle in her eye

Heart's delight as snowflakes fall
excitement at coyote's call
In wonderment watch the butterfly
unfurl her wings in first flight
Hold tight a kite on a string
feel the pull of wind unseen

O God I pray
I never lose
Eyes to behold
each day as new


december 09, 2oo7
judithpiper


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I don't recall in detail what was going through my mind when I wrote this poem, well other than a feeling of simplicity, dolphin smiles, kites, butterflies, and sand castles.

This poem comes to mind now because I turned 50 a couple days ago. I had the thought that day, "I'm entering my 2nd childhood."

I do feel that way, sort of. I have a sense of exploration and discovery ahead. I'm excited about life, about learning, about all the colors of the leaves.

I still have a goal to hike the entire Appalachian Trail before I draw my final breath. I'll hike it in snippets. My son is going to hike a couple sections this summer starting in GA and going into at least TN, perhaps VA.

I hope I always remember to view life, at least at times, through the eyes and heart of a child.


2 comments:

April said...

This is beautiful Carol! Let's do a book...soon! If we can. :)

I love you. You have made such an impact on my life.

xxoo

oneperson said...

Thanks April!

I just now read your comment (again). I had forgotten you'd commented. Sorry I didn't respond before! I prolly responded previously by phone. lol

Love you! <3