On the way home
from the new vet,
hours to go,
I drive into a storm.
It’s like a curtain
I glide through into a world of chaos.
Rain pounds, hail bounces, cars, bumper to bumper,
blink their emergency flashers.
In my head swirls the vet’s cautioned voice,
“May be cancer…”
and now, Lester, our dog,
stretches out in the backseat.
The hail enlarges,
gumballs flowing through icy water,
jumping up and down on the hood,
ping, bang, pow!
Giant trucks lumber by
splashing, so the windshield submerges like a submarine
only red lights blinking, blinking, caution, alarm,
may be cancer—that growth on his leg.
An overpass stretches across the road,
a haven, if I can just get there.
And I do, pull off, huddle beneath,
air suddenly quiet, hail and rain shielded from us.
I sit, mantra on my tongue,
calming my heart,
while Lester perks up and looks around.
“Hey, boy, we’re going to be okay.”
This refuge, as the storm rages out there,
is mine any time I move inward to You.
The world quiets, the pounding stops
and I feel your absolute protection.
It is the manna of life,
the sweetness on the tongue,
nursed from
a honeysuckle blossom.
And a few days later,
I take refuge again, as I drive on dry city streets
and get the call confirming that yes,
it is cancer.
And I will stay beneath this overpass,
in this refuge, calm and safe,
as I help my animal friend navigate this teaching.
All in Love, in the Divine’s name.
For these experiences are the diamond mines of life,
taking us to the depths
so that we may spring out of the darkness
with a brilliant gift that frees us forever.
The love and guidance channels through us to all those we care for, giving them His grace as we, together, benefit from our lessons.
Wow, that’s so beautiful, Niki. And so true; we channel to them and benefit from all the lessons our interactions bring. It’s true of all we do, a fabulous give and take with the Universe. Thank you for that beautiful trip that I just took into what you’re saying.
Beautiful. What a blessing you are to Lester.
Thank you, Chloe. He is such a lover, and I’m grateful every day to share the journey with him, and with beautiful souls such as you.
Lesley: All that unconditional love Lester brings to you is simply giving back all the love you give out. May Lester get through this little setback on his life’s journey. Peace and Light to you both.
Thank you, John. I know what a dog-lover you are! And your words do give me comfort. We are so fortunate to share our journey with these beautiful souls in animal bodies.
So sorry about Lester’s diagnosis. May you always find comfort in the Master’s love, grace and mercy. May you find shelter in any storm. Love.
Thank you, Darlyne. Yes, with our Beloved, we have so much access to comfort and safety, always within, always abundant. You stated it so beautifully!