The Word

The Word

the word can be spoken
written or heard
it takes on new meaning
when an emotion is stirred

the sacred gifting of language
we humans were given
the only translation that’s needed
is when emotions are hidden

to speak from the heart
from that stillness within
every word that is spoken
be it vocal or written in
carries a message
a desire to share
a feeling, a thought
and when chosen with care
an invitation to oneness
to understand and relate
let us cherish each opportunity
to learn and update


gagi      09/10/19

Clemency

Clemency

clemency, clemency
that word kept appearing
was it a foreshadowing
of what was to come?

clemency, lenience
seen thru the lens of understanding
does it permit
repetition to emerge?

once it has been established
that pattern of imbalance
once discussed and agreement reached
can we then move on to peace?

only by establishing
new practices, new habits
will we release the old
and become balanced at last

on our soul journeys
we dance with many partners
some are our teachers
others represent our past

opportunities abound
new ways to respond
intentions at the forefront
and time to move on

choices, always choices
the gift of the living
what will we choose?
is it love or more grief?


gagi     
09/02/19