On the path of transformation
there is no turning back:
autumn turns to winter,
middle-aged to old,
every step and every moment
moving us forward.
We carry nostalgia
for the times that are no more,
resistance to the speed
rushing us through
our shortening days.
The secret is to let go
like the last leaf
on the fat old oak
and drift dreamily through
the present moment,
Knowing that above all,
around all,
beyond all,
all is as it is meant to be.
We wander through our days
wrapped all in beauty.
The moon will be waxing
half-full tonight.
Listen for Wild Woman's howl.
One from the archives, kids, as my brain is vegetative at the moment. No turning back from that fact either! Cackle!
I'm listening.
ReplyDeleteYes, Sherry, autumn does turn to winter....far too soon!!
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing wrong with your brain, you're just too tired most of the time. Anyway, this is another classic of yours. I love it and will try to float in air like the last leaf. Got to admit I resist my aging transformation.
ReplyDeletelet go like that last leaf...life goes through its seasons just like nature...and we know too that if we endure them, there is another side...being present too...enjoy the season for what it is...
ReplyDeleteAnd yes let go like a leaf ~ And I will be listening, smiles ~
ReplyDeleteI drift dreamily far too often for my own good -lol-and will happily join Wild Woman in howling at the moon...
ReplyDeleteIt has a message for us all and we have to flow along life's flow.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely love the last stanza...
ReplyDeletei do believe that the moon (and nature) can teach us a lot about living in the present moment.
beautiful read!
stacy lynn mar
A leaf drops and is forgotten. Life can be just as philosophically true in many ways! Nicely Sherry!
ReplyDeleteHank
really a timely reminder, Sherry. thank you. xoxo
ReplyDeleteOh, I love it - truth - pure truth. I really love that photo of you.
ReplyDeleteWell said my friend, all is as it should be, it is us that gets contrary sometimes. We have to go with the flow. That makes it easy...and we will be, then we will fade, as it should be.
ReplyDeleteso well said ... loved it dear friend.
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