the wind
of a thousand wild storms
or dance in the blaze
of one electrifying kiss
It's just that, in the midst
of it all
I want to be
clear
like crystal is clear
calm
like that old sleepy oak
So deep down rooted
and wide-armed welcoming
of what
IS
that even when the ground trembles
and crumbles
beneath me
I See
like the mountain Sees
I Am
the life-giving
Breath
at the center
of it all
o. my. goodness.
ReplyDeletei know about wind + kiss.
+ just this week "i am" swam in conversation.
are you ~n~ i linked at the hip?
or maybe heart?
love from your hip ~n~ heart friend, xox rachel
(+ love your painting!)
Love this. So much.
ReplyDeletelove it Julia. thanks. Jane x
ReplyDeleteYour poetry is totally amazing and touches my heart.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful, wishing you all the best for the New Year. love your beautiful words.
ReplyDeleteAnd you are.
ReplyDeleteAll that, and more, Julia...
XOXO to you.
My god, you are amazing! I hear you...
ReplyDeletethe peace of Seeing
beautiful words - put together - simple - powerful
ReplyDeletewhat an absoultely beautifully written poem, and so true to my heart's desire. thank you. :)
ReplyDeleteEverytime I see PAINTED PATH in my inbox I light up with anticipation. You never fail to touch something in me that longs for connection to a kindred. Love to you from DC.
ReplyDeleteThank you, each of you, for your presence, for your words, for your support & love...you sprinkle such magic into my days.
ReplyDeleteWith a whole ton of love,
Julia
painted across the sky, wonder
ReplyDeleteblown from the heavens to try
to touch
to taste
to feel
to be
all that life has to offer
thank you for your offering ♥
I Am is my mantra
given to me in the 70's it always reminds me that " I am here to experience.. Life "