On Thursday, at the end of another hot
work day
I spend some time
trying to convince a gorgeous black swallowtail butterfly
that
I am
peace
this beautiful being has found its way
unfortunately
in to the greenhouse where I work
where, I happen to know well
a lot of spiders
reside
and as this large beauty, flutters around
I, fruitlessly try to coax it
out through
the
open door
to no avail
I try hard to explain, that I
am only trying to help
if only…
it would come with me
otherwise
it is sure, to perish
but perhaps,
the spiders
were whispering the very same thing
and soon enough, I had to leave it
to its own devices
with parting wishes for wellness
in the garden, small mosquitoes have become
absolutely relentless
I suppose from all the heavy downpours of late
as well as much humidity
the weather itself now, completely gorgeous
the very height of summer splendor
but these nasty little buzz-ee-z
while coming in sort of softly, do carry
what feels like
very large
swords
and my concern for the dogs
with swarms on their noses
has indeed chased us indoors, a few times
still
feels such a shame to waste
this glorious sunshine
and speaking of, relentless biting
I am also trying my best to avoid the onslaught
of American politics
and/or anyone’s politics at this point
and our society’s constant need for
dramatically
drawing
swords
I am instead, listening
to
sensible things
and
learning
from various perspectives,
not just
speaking first
from a narrower space
as if I
am some sort of
expert
which I know well, I
most certainly
am
not
I am reading, words of those
I know
who are… trying to figure it out
living with a
peace, offering
love
and beautiful things that
buoy
words I can
cherish
the book I am currently reading
is about the re-wilding of a British farm
and how it is we come to
surrender
societal overwrought needs to
control
interesting in the many ways
this
touches
our
current
and just how much, those who believe
their own ‘right way’
are in no way open
to considering
any
other
option
no matter, the true cost of
steadfast
obstinacy
while here,
in my small patch of life
I do my best
to send love to you who are ailing
to you
who are weakened by struggle
and to you
who are in any way unsure of just how much
kindness will matter
I am listening,
I am learning,
I am
peace
and apparently if you happen to be a rather tiny
mosquito
I am delicious!
Stay open to the goodness of living, dear friends
do no harm
and find a way
to follow the light ♥