Om Shanti Shanti Shanti

My existence has

meaning,

that power source fueling

my daily decision

to continue living,

because

-despite

its acute pain

and more chronic suffering-

I can still...

feel cared for

when friends

go out of their way

to check on me,

just because;

feel worthwhile or necessary

when someone, anyone,

is willing to articulate

the ways I’ve positively impacted

their life;

feel the full heart of a caretaker

when Mooshie and Gem

meow

as they hear my voice over the phone,

run

to greet me with affection and admiration;

feel beautiful

when he

stops

in his tracks-

just to take in a second glance;

feel valuable

when we

cry and cry,

do our best to make things right,

and there I find him

still snuggled

next to me,

molded

to my body’s curves,

seeping

into each nook and every cranny

the next morning;

feel hopeful

when my eyes

take in the sunrise

or my skin

its rays-

warmed by light

at last;

feel cleansed

when I

feel the gentle caress

of the water-

renewed,

as the old

is taken away

and the new

is finally

given a place;

feel large and grand

as I

remember,

savor

my victories of this life-

allowing myself

pride, praise;

feel small and insignificant

as I

gaze

into the depths

of the vast night sky-

pondering possibilities,

feeling free;

feel safe

when he

wraps me

in the blankets,

cradles me

in his arms,

I hear

his steady breathing,

look over

to see

his face- calm-

everything

will be okay.

#poetry #personal #life #journey #gratitude #positive #positivity #perspective