Sam

She spoke to me of days gone by,
reminded me of things I'd missed
of passages from both our books
as if she'd read the words in mine

The passion flowing from her eyes
(it burned away the clouding mist)
recalled the detail of the days
so distant now and so remote

Through other's eyes the world becomes
a different place from what we knew
quite often changing what we've seen,
the episodes we'd lost in time.

So, with her words, a new design,
her point of reference, thoughts and view,
added new color to this past;
and faded greys found antidote.

2012/07/08

A question in the rain (100 word version)

A butterfly asks its brother
"Does the tree live?"
He replies
"How can it be? It hasn't changed in all of our lives!"

The butterfly asks the tree
"Are you alive?"
The tree answers
"Think of rain. I am but a raindrop in the ocean.
"I pass through life for a moment.
“Does that answer your question?”

but the butterfly was gone.

The tree asks the mountain
"Are you alive?"

The mountain thinks...
when the mountain answers,

it finds the tree is dust (the butterfly forgotten)

the mountain looks to the universe and asks
"are you alive?"

The universe thinks...

Original version 2009/06/20

Passing on the light (100 word version)

Each star is the soul of one departed
A bell sings out, an angel receives wings
One close takes a new path where I cannot see
Have they ceased to be?

No...

While the light of their face shines for me
their voice echos in my ears
their memories fill my heart

… they are here.

I travel my own road, but always feel them close
They are gone, but not. They will forever live in me

Hurt mellows, tears dry.

Stories shared bring back the smiles
… some day, I, too, will be a memory

For today, I live.

2012/07/02

Passing on the light

They say each star represents the soul of one departed;
A bell ringing marks an angel receiving its wings;
A shooting star is an opportunity for a wish to be fulfilled;

All are lights that guide our way and keep us company.

One close to us ends their time with us and takes a new path
travelling on to where we cannot see
Are they there or have they ceased to be?

I don't know if they are there, but they will never cease to be.
Not as long as the light of their face shines for me
Not as long as their voice echos in my ears
Not as long as their memories fill my heart.

I must let them go, but forever will I hold them dear
I must travel on my own road, but I will feel them close

The hurt will mellow
The tears will dry
The love will live on eternally as I pass on my own memories

And, some day,
I, too,
will be the light that guides the ones I have known

2012/07/01 - For Gracie's great aunt and everyone else

#OWS

Long ago, the beaten drum

poured forth the messages well sought

Long ago, the frenzy hung

strong in the air to right the wrongs

And long ago, the fear was born

and drummed into the children taught

And long ago, the seeds were sewn

to silence meaning in the songs

Even today, the drum is heard

but only hollow echos ring

Even today, new songs are sung

to shine a light on things amiss

But still today vile ridicule

employed to hide the ugly thing

But still today, diversions lead

us closer to this dark abyss

2011/11/24

Ever I Belong

I feel you near
Your warm breath on my cheek
Your gentle whispers
The beat of your heart

I feel you close
Your hand in mine
Our arms hooked together
our fingers interlocked

I feel you here
Your head on my shoulder
Your gentle purr as I stoke your face
My world is complete

2011/09/18

SHOP FOR BETH!

I am posting this note for the benefit of one Second Life friend and with benefits from another Second Life friend. The original text came from Second Friends, the sale comes from Eshi Otawara with proceeds directly scripted to credit Beth's account on the 4 items listed below and available at the following SLURL

http://slurl.com/secondlife/blackLiquid/39/55/747

50 % off sale on 4 wonderful items - for a great cause. Please read on - this sale lasts only until TOMORROW - WEDNESDAY 3rd at 11 PM Second Life Time.

There are many requests for donations to different worthwhile organizations. Many of these organizations are in Second Life and hold regular concerts and events to gather donations.

Once in a while a more personal benefit is required.

Many of us have a friend in fellow Second Life musician, Beth Odets-Brown. I've known Beth for years now and I consider her a good friend. I've learned that she had recently undergone brain surgery to remove a tumor. While, from what I understand, the surgery was partially successful in removing the bulk of the tumor, there is still the need for a second surgery. It is risky and experimental but seems to be her only option at this point.

I don't often go out asking for money for more personal reasons, but Beth is my friend and I do want her around for as long as possible. The goal is to help raise $1500.00 USD for the down payment for her surgery over the next 10 days. Otherwise it may be too late. She may be a stranger to you but if you can look back on your own life and remember the stranger that maybe once helped YOU, perhaps you will find your heart telling you to help another stranger.

$1500.00 is not a lot of money to raise when considering it could mean saving someone's life and between all of us, it should be a simple task to raise it.

I have put 4 of my most expensive dresses in the store at 50 % off for this cause. If you like them, come get them! ALL the pennies will go to Beth!

This sale will last for 24 hours starting now!