love.

love is generous and understanding
love is relentless and compassionate
love is as simple as a smile or a soft touch on the arm
love is salty tears of anguish and pain for those who can't cry for themselves
love is as profound as one kind word or taking a moment to listen, really listen
love is being here for another, in the moment, for a lifetime
love is everlasting and it may only last a moment
love cracks us open and breaks us apart
love is courageous and makes us weak in the knees
love is mysterious and full of unabashed wonderment and joy
love is what connects humanity. you, me, all of thee
love is what heals the seen and unseen scars
love is speaking up for those who can't say what needs to be said
love is the unspoken offerings of beauty that the universe bestows on us everyday

make room for beauty

we make room for so many "things", but do we make a space for beauty in our lives?
it's the everyday extraordinary things that feed our spirit and sooth our soul...

• the way the moon arcs over the skyline at dusk
• a rainy afternoon with no where to be
• the swirl of black ink on a blank page
• honeybees gathering for gold 
• the last bite
• the touch of my beloved wrapping an arm slowly around my waist
• a matinee movie, alone. with popcorn. and soda. 
• the feel of warm sand between my toes
• a furry child sleeping at my feet 
• an unexpected apology 
• the gift of a good day

give thanks to the gods. they bring you beauty everyday.
are you looking? do you see?