There once was a soul who
loved her life so much
she wanted to hold onto it.
The Beloved said, “Of course,
whatever you want.”
And so she held tightly to her house
with its white shutters
her dog
with his pleading brown eyes
her work
helping people
and her parents
who cherished her.
But soon the house needed new windows
her work became stale
and her dog and parents passed away.
Her heart ached
so that she walked on her knees,
too weary to stand.
The Beloved said,
“When you hold tightly to beauty
you also hold tight to pain.
“Instead, dear one
Love Me. . .
“Love me like you loved your childhood bicycle
and your cat who ran up the chimney.
“Love me in such a way
that we talk together every moment,
even over little things
like Himalayan salt in the grinder.
“Love me in the shower
and between the sheets,
and as you eat ice cream
or lettuce.
“Love me as you speak to that soul
who sends chills up your spine.
“And that neighbor with chapped lips
who yells at you.
“Caress me as the sea does the shore.
“Shine my light as the moon does the sun’s.
“Breathe my breath as the canyon does the wind’s.
“Love me and your heart will never ache.
“Love me
and you love your Self.”
Beautiful. The words and the golden aspen.
Who doesn’t love a story with a happy ending!? What a powerful way to show the gentleness of the Beloved, the vulnerability of His children, and the simplicity of the way to sweet safety and inner joy.
This stacks up as one of your best, Lesley. I love the accuracy of the tale, the courage in the yearning and strength of the resolution. Simple and strong. Thank you for sharing it with us all.
Thank you all for your loving comments. Rudy, I appreciate how much you see in these little streamed wordplays. To me they come as simple teachings to help me in my days, and you, dear friend, point out the Universal them. 🙂
Simply eloquent
Such a beautiful poem, amazing!
Thank you Leslie. Beautifully perfect for today.
Lesley,
Your words are so thought and heart provoking.
Thank you.
Your picture is special too, especially since I haven’t
made it into the mountains this year.