Into Dark Places
Fractionated light shines through the clouds
Casting a glimmer over the rain drenched trees
Red and orange yellow and brown
as the seasons turn from light to darkness
The warmth of the suns rays
penetrate the eerie sky
bring a sense of hope
And peace to my heart
So many memories of love and friendship
So many moments of strife and disappointment
Through the devastation of my life
People who shine like rays of light
Bring me back to what really matters
What is it that really motivates me?
What is it that I truly need?
In order to feel whole and fulfilled
Sometimes the Devil really is in the details
Sometimes its impossible
To separate myself from the task at hand
Just like the leaves falling from the trees
And the rain falling from the sky
All part of the regeneration of life
So too
I must continually say goodbyes
in order for that rebirth
To happen
And though it’s painful
And there is much grief involved
There is also much promise
There are no regrets
Maybe tinged with sadness there are things
I would have done differently
But at my core I have not changed
I am still the feisty opinionated strong gutsy
And loving person I have always been.
That seed was planted in death
And the grief of death from my beloved ones
Has grown into a strong sapling
Ready to become a mighty oak.
And so our lives
are a series of growths from strength to strength
From death to life
From hellos and goodbyes
To love and hate
From laughter and tears
To dancing and mourning
From triumphs and disappointments
To deep learning
deep gratitude
unfathomable intentional being.
