poetry

Meddling:
Is this ethical?

When we are born,
are we not
influencing our reality
automatically?

When we breath,
do we not
affect the air
with the movement
of our breaths?

When we love,
do we not send ripples
throughout
the universe?

What I've seen
has made me a new person.
That which I was
is now gone,
cremated
by the light
of almighty love.

Now I am the smoke,
now I am the wind,
now I am the stars
and the indigo black
of night.

Now my face shines
in the moons
and the suns,
and I am home
on every planet.

Our family
has been killed a thousand times,
died endlessly
in infinite agonies.

Our family
had the blossoms
of their love
snatched from under their hearts.

Our family
has suffered so many knives.
So much sharp,
bitter
pain.

They want to prevent global warming:
The warming of the heart
all over
the globe?

Now that
is just plain
silly!

I wrote this on 7th July 2005 (a significant day in London)

Hi, Team!

My mother sent this poem to me today and I thought I would take a moment to share it with all of you.  It was written by American humorist Sam Levenson and was one of Audrey Hepburn's favorite poems, from what I understand.

Have a great day!

Much love & many blessings,

Penny  :-)

I would like to say hello to everyone, using the words of my father. He wrote most of his poetry in the 40s and 50s.

FRIENDSHIP by Maxwell Hatcher Milton

Just a word in friendship spoken,
Just a bright and happy smile,
Just a cheery happy greeting
Helps to make this life worthwhile.

Just to help a weary brother,
Just to cheer him when he's blue,
Just to lighten up his burden

This whole experience of finding my way into this Transition Team is like a beautiful miracle. It feels like I have finally found my place.