Are You Now At Peace?
Your brother called me this morning to say you’d passed. Only two days before,
he’d called to say you were in the hospital again. Your body was shutting down;
one organ at a time; no strength to live another moment.
You are my sister of a sort; same father, different mother. I met yours just last year.
She’s also gone.
I feel no sorrow at your passing, only relief
that your suffering is over. I hope you left here content with what you said,
and did, and are now at peace wherever your existence finds its resting place
among the vastness of our universal reality.
I know we’ll meet again.
© Catherine Woods 2017
First Day of Winter
Again the snow is on the ground. The ice covers sidewalks and stairs. I remember back
when all we got was rain this time of year. I miss seeing green. Seasons change forcing us
to confront our reluctance. Sitting around watching Netflix does not pay the hydro
or the taxes. Comfort is not healthy. Open up that door and walk your secrets and
anxiety outside where the sun is shining and you can open up your senses for renewal. Repay
your maker for the gifts your life has given you. Remember that from today the daylights hours
are increasing; more light, more hope, more possibilities for you.
© Catherine Woods 2017
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