ever so gently ringing

mary jane dodd

leaf hanging with bells - mjd 2013

so much pressure for an evening, a day -

resolutions, intentions

i have learned that year dates are a way to give a bit of structure to our recollection of life events,

but each and every day we have the opportunity 

to awaken 

to invoke change.

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balance

greys that calm 

building bridges between 

white and black.

soft threads 

fragile strength

for eons

providing humanity 

with exquisite

function

in the shape of mandalas.

crystals faceted just so

catching light

and releasing it

the dance of all 

that is open

reminders from the himalayas

that clarity 

of

thought 

word 

and 

deed

are critical

and bells,

lovely bells

softly ringing 

gentle reminders 

kin to birds singing

cats purring

leaves rustling

that life is best lived

awake. 

from benedictus by john o'donohue:

may i live this day

compassionate of heart,

clear in word,

gracious in awareness,

courageous in thought,

generous in love.