rare things are growing
the moon is moving , shalom
fly the burning flag of freedom
do you know what it’s like
to be almost swallowed home ?
he pours the tea
gold sugar , emotional weight
unfurls her hair
upon dew shoulders , a soul
scratching in the still and quiet
she is scared
and not scared
an amateur actress standing bare
first on center stage fore square.
” Mary did you know ”
you have a regal stance ?
all mutate in your presence
the camera clicks
she turns her head
and when she sees she does transfix
her human vanishes
the bleak cold winter
a bountiful banquet
shattering dry in the rain debris.
Mary don’t dye your hair
wanting to change your wild esprit
I too am thirsty seeing you there
the moon is moving the tall pine tree
over passing Traverse Bay
glory joins utopian pupils
the lake of her eyes my northern stay .
a spaceship jolts
Issa is here and
he is calling for you
Mary , do you know what it’s like
to be swallowed home ?
I am scared
and not scared for you alone .
There is always something tantalizing to discover here, Meg–the opportunity to be transformed. Mutated. There is always glory and quiet and longing all having their secret meeting together, sharing a bit of ginger cake in the intermission, and you watch them and soon you cannot tell which is which. Only when they leave and step into the light again, and go their separate ways do they seem to be different, but here, where they are known so well they merge into something complete.
Peace
Michael
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Oh Michael ….when you merge into these poems with me I am so deeply blessed by your warm understanding and loving presence ….how do I thank you ? Sometimes I don’t know just what to respond and so I try to keep writing poetry as that is where my soul finds the words …. those poems are for you and all others who find themselves here …..I am so grateful dear friend ….love always …..meg
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like a window
into the becoming
with so many processes
exposed
as ultimate
beauty
arises 🙂
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Hi David ….the way you respond is like singing lyrics ….thank you so much !
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Reminds me of my daughter – haunting, regal and me scared but not scared, wanting to swallow her home, almost and needing to let her go as she flies the burning flag of freedom. Beautiful photos and music.
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Hi JoAnna
Your loving and introspective response makes me want to send you a warm hug of wonder ….thank you so much dear one …love , meg
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Warm hug received and much appreciated. 🙂 Peace, love and warm hugs of wonder coming around.
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It doesn’t need to be forever. Sometimes things solidify and become clearer when seen from a point of origin. The wings can rest for the next glorious flight. I know, I’ve been swallowed home more than once.
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I wish I could serve you a warm cup of tea Julie ….I feel your voice so often as I wander into the wonder ….sending love and Christmas blessings 💜
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Quite beautiful, Meg. Almost a treatise on Youth. All we can do is our encourage and hope for the best. All good wishes for the coming season. X
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Thank you So much Chris for your encouragement ….it’s always felt , you are so kind …..and all good wishes to you for the coming season too ….love and gratefulness , meg
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All the best to you too, Meg.
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love this
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Love to you Chrissy ! ….thank you from my heart ….meg
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So beautiful… to be swallowed home!: powerful. Love the expression and idea. Kind of reminded me of Poe´s short-story “The Fall of the House of Usher”
Also the second stanza, in which “her human vanishes” is so eerie … excellent writing, dear Meg.
Sending much love & wishing you happy holidays 😀 😉
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Oh Aquileana….so sad I never responded to your kindness and thoughtful words …thank you for being here ( I’ve been gone for awhile with confusion)
…..love , meg
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Love back at you, dear Meg… 😀 ❤
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Beautiful Meg… Sending you my love and Blessings dear friend..
I hope your Christmas is filled with yet more love from those close to you as I wish you a Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year. xxx
Love Sue ❤
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Thank you so much …..
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…peace to you, meg.
Holland & Jane
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Holland ! So sad I didn’t respond earlier to your response ….thank you , both you and Jane ….
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Wonderful post, lovely work! ❤
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Dina , so sorry for this late response to your kindness and encouragement …thank you
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Ah! Meg!! Swallowed home…so frightening and yet so comforting…so foreign and yet so familiar! How are you my friend? I’ve missed you. Your eternal soul leaks the secrets of time! Much love ♡♡
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Lorrie ….I’m so sorry not to have responded earlier ! I’ve been a bit lost trying to find my way ….your friendship really matters , I think of you even when I’m gone from here ….your heart
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Hi Meg! Oh…no worries my friend. I’ve been working through my stuff also…and not present here so much. I miss blogging…I miss you. Sending heartfelt wishes for you. May you find all you need 💚
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