Guardians (A Hospice Visit)

Poetry

I heard that there were only days and a request  for me to visit. The stillness in the room was palpable as if even the furniture knew it was coming. The two cats her most loyal and fierce companions stood guard by the bed as if my very presence would hasten her...

Don’t Stop

Poetry

Don’t stopuntil Love has penetratedevery false beliefevery misguided assumptionand all the holding placesinside. Don’t stopuntil Love has softenedand gently releasedthe fear wound tightlyand rooted inyour nervous system. Don’t stopuntil rest is your...

There’s a Buddha on my Mantle

Poetry

There’s a Buddhaon my mantlethat teaches mehow to be patientwith myself. On the daysthat I forgethe prays for me. Unyielding devotion. On the dayswhen my viewgets very narrowand constrictedby fearI rest my gazeon himand I am remindedof loveof truthand the...

Sweetness

Poetry

I wondered “where is thesweetness I have so longed for?” And then I felt the warmthof the sun on my faceand the gentle caressof the wind on my arms. The sound of a hummingbirds wingsand the chirp of a chickadee. My puppy with her coldnose in the airsenses alive and...

One Love (Meditation)

Poetry

In this one Lovemy voice is quietedto a mere whisper. And I listenas if to adistant lover. In this one Lovemy belly softensand expands. In this one Lovesilence singsthe sweetest love song. In this one Lovethis very momentmy heart is at rest. © Candace...