She rests between two worlds,
Between the river and the hills
Connected, serene, still –
Bridges, outstretched like arms,
Embrace the artistic traveler
Rising box brick and smooth cylinder,
Roof pitched perfectly,
And a guiding light that edges out the night
I stand on the island and listen –
Lapping water caresses the stones
I feel at one with the scene,
Down to my very bones
From Desmond and Mpho Tutu’s book, Made For Goodness:
You are my child,
My beloved.
With you I am well pleased.
Stand beside me and see yourself,
Borrow my eyes so you can see perfectly.
When you look with my eyes then you will see
That the wrong you have done and the good left undone,
The words you have said that should [...]
I had the privilege of playing with some wonderful musicians outside tonight for about 45 minutes, and then it started to rain. The highlight of the set for me was a Brasilian tune, Velho Piano. Once it started to rain, we scrambled to put our equipment away, and then went to a jazz venue to [...]
August, an incredibly busy month, is drawing to a close. I sold my house, downsized and moved to a charming condo, took a week and moved my son, Matt, to NYC, then went on a four day working trip to Memphis. It’s been a month of big changes, more changes than I can share here. Suffice it to say, [...]
From Desmond and Mpho Tutu’s book, Made for Goodness and Why This Makes all the Difference: “Modern culture would prefer that we move through life half asleep. We are encouraged to make selections by default, not by conscious choice. So sometimes we do not actively opt to do wrong. But because we don’t actively choose [...]
And so, what is the heart of the matter?
Can we discuss it together?
Talking one with the other, turning it over,
Wondering at the differences,
Appreciating the similarities,
Like two friends swaying in a hammock
Side by side
Ultimately going the same way, gently,
And leaning upon a shared smile
We learn we’re not that different, really,
And comment on calm clouds passing by
So, what was it like?
Breathing in and out,
Strolling along sunlit pathways
Holding hands, the heart of life
Pattering rain nourishing the soul
The scent of delicate flowers unfolding
Easy laughter rolling ahead,
Echoing chambers, energy extends
Rapid snapshots of the bright spots
Fanned through like a movie reel
Everything feels real,
And at the same time,
Like a dream in sleep
That I can visit time [...]
What would you say if we stayed awhile
Then longer till the end of time
And smiled and shared a walk or two
Under a full, white, inviting moon
Divine it would be with you
What would I give to hold your hand
To talk with you of loving plans
To place my head upon your chest
And know with you I’d find [...]
Last night, I met a friend at a neighborhood restaurant. We talked over drinks, getting to know one another better. It’s nice to be able to slow down in life, put aside that list of things to do, and to make time to connect. Those are the experiences that make life richer.
Someday, my words will be of no consequence
Tumbleweeds speeding off into the distance
Ions separating the present from the past
My life will matter not nor last
In the physical realm
But, oh, to dwell on the spirit side
Every word and deed will be defined
And remind
And be still ever present
The way I loved and lived
Will be defended
And extend
My existence
To [...]