A pond lies calm, basking in full sun, her waters crystal clear
She is at ease, peaceful and undisturbed
Unaware….maybe acutely aware…mindful that she is all she needs in this moment
To lie still and bask in warm sunlight
Storm clouds gather above turning warmth and light to dark, deep dark
A chilling wind blows hard stealing warmth from the air
Shifting winds swirl in opposing directions at once increasing in force
Debris pierces the calmness of the pond’s surface
Sinking to the bottom, exploding in thick wet sand
The once calm waters churn in turbulent winds, spilling tears over her banks
Swollen rain clouds release the torrents begging to join the tempest
Sediment, sentiment, stirs at the bottom stretching up into once clear waters
Waters turn as dark and cloudy as the sky above
A reflection of the chaos reigning in this moment
She is wise, lying still, observing the changes above and within, external and her own
She sits quietly, impatient at times, restless, recognizing discontent
Once she’d long for a return to her usual calmness, all things staying the same
Now she observes with curiosity, discovering
There is a forward movement in those swirling winds, inviting change and adventure
The chill in the air makes her more appreciative of the warm kiss of sunlight
The churning sediment lodged in her heart is freeing
It rises up …. a million particles dancing freely.
A new landscape being created in her heart
No longer flat and compacted
A vast and fascinating landscape, with contours and sandcastles, complex and simple
A veritable playground of a happy, contented life full of memories and promises anew
She smiles contentedly for the first time in quite a while as the winds wave goodbye
The first morning light turns the sky red, then pink
And oh so slowly….the warmth of the sun touches the surface
A calming touch, invoking acceptance
She rests, content to watch the gentle unfolding, rebuilding
A settling of her new enriched, enlightened life
—–written, April 2019
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