awaken
Remember to recall
The joy of virginwitness
First time that I saw saw
Thrill to spy the ocean spray
moon dictate the tide each day
Dig my toes in seashore surfdrip sand castles along her turf
Watch the dolphin sail up highsmile and sparkle in her eye
Heart's delight as snowflakes fall
excitement at coyote's call
In wonderment watch the butterflyunfurl her wings in first flight
Hold tight a kite on a stringfeel the pull of wind unseen
O God I pray
I never lose
Eyes to beholdeach 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:
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
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
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