Stop

                                                                    photo by Judy Lepore

Open to the light of a brand new moment. 

Life is made of moments…one moment hooked to the next.

STOP all thoughts

STOP all actions

STOP

Let the light of love and faith shine above me. 

Even in the throes of darkness there is possibility and in possibility lies hope. 

Oh, take me out of the darkness. 

Take me into the light.

Let me open my hands long enough to feel your warmth and support.

Oh darkness, may this night be short.

May I be able to focus on the heavenly stars and moon for they are part of me, 
as I part of them. 

I look upon these heavenly bodies knowing we are one…distance and time no longer exist.

May I feel just an iota of the sun’s rays rest upon my brow. 

May I be able to share a healing moment with all.

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Initiative

The doing may be 

good but the initiative 

is my challenge

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Veterans Day

                                                                    photo by Rachel Kole

And they said, “Lay down and I will carry you…

across the fields, 

over the hills, 

through the valleys, 

from sunrise 

to sundown 

My arms are strong so when you are weak, worried and weatherbeaten 

I will be here to keep you free, 

keep you safe" 

And for this I am thankful, so thankful

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Skin

Today there is a gentle breeze and soft light emanating peace around me

I now know 

within me lies the same breeze and light glowing from my core

bathing every organ, muscle, and bone 

We sing and sway 

for today, 

this moment, 

I know we are one 

and the only thing that separates us is skin 

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