Do Not Ask Rock to Be Rain

Flower pushes through a crack in Rock, barely a crack, yet there it is, a Flower. Such a small fragile Being, to meet the challenge of Rock, to emerge into the light of day, its tiny self reaching bravely toward Sun. And Spirit says, “Dear One, you are growing in such a rocky place. YouContinue reading “Do Not Ask Rock to Be Rain”

A Chat with Crow

A poem from today’s wander, by Alice and Crow Caw, caw, caw! said She.Caa, caa, caa, said I,Mispronounced, too soft a tone. She, patient, tried again, head cocked,Again, again,Caw, caw, caw!No language shared,I listened with my heart. She on treetop, I on soil –One landscape, two perspectives,No right or wrong,No Left or Right,Just love ofContinue reading “A Chat with Crow”

Babysitting Carol

Last night, on the edge of sleep, I had the thought, or realization, that I do not any longer need to babysit Carol. I’ve told the story of my childhood memories of Carol many times, most recently while sitting with my husband’s relatives after his father’s death. I was wondering if any of them rememberedContinue reading “Babysitting Carol”

Advice from the Blackberry Patch

When I’m out for a wander around the Land where I live, I almost invariably pass Blackberry bushes. This time of year, the leaves are wine red and beautiful. The other day Blackberry had a strong message for me, reminding me that I know well how to deal with prickly people. Interesting. One should dealContinue reading “Advice from the Blackberry Patch”