Awake
0625.2024
I’ve been asleep
Such a long time:
I’ve not felt warmth
But for the sun’s arms
Nor have I seen the color in life
But for the green trees and blue skies,
The flashing birds and rolling seas -
I’ve not had connection but for
The animals who graced my life
With unconditional love.
I hardly know touch but
For the grace and freedom
Of the wind on my skin -
These are my beloved companions
Who take my hand and pull me
From darkness’s grave
And cause me to say after all,
Life is mysteriously alive!
Why should I cry with so much pleasure?
It matters little a heart is used
And matters less the time it wasted,
It matters even less fair weather friends
Wound after dispensing their tough love,
Or the tears cried after its punch -
For soon day breaks open its light
And our eyes awaken new and clear -
Everything is waiting to greet us
Even people with their promise -
This love leads us to this reward,
Of triumph and peace in this world.
m.f.