come, stay and let's talk. it's a good day to be alive
When the birds start chirping,
like a shards of glass in a glass jar,
Spinning around and working
the noise in circles to hear from afar,
Close your eyes for a moment.
Close your ears for a moment.
And let it all out.
No one to apologize. Just let it out.
No time for stoics, heroes or whatnot.
Just hold on. Grip it tight and let it all out.
9.6.2024
Know this: that kid in the corner of the room
who quietly slurps down handful of honey,
he’s been the one protecting us.
Protect him. Be kind to him.
Guide him. Be happy for him.
Embrace him. Be there for him.
9.5.2024
Would you rather walk barefoot on a dirt road together
than to walk on a red carpet of ivory marble floor alone?
Would you shower in the golden spotlight with glory
than to kindle a wooden stove fire on a dark winter night?
Would you look the other way
than to weave a grass bow for those to come later?
9.4.2024
For a split moment, it was there, I tell you.
I saw the fresh, warm, and glowing light:
it sparked in the middle of a grey haze of confusion.
The confusion – it’s hard to put a finger on it –
it’s like today is like yesterday, and yesterday like ten years ago.
it’s like the dream is waking hours and waking hours like a dream.
But when you see the spark, your skin feels just right –
it’s as if time no longer binds you to where you are now –
as if you have been where you are supposed to be all this time.
let’s play, dance, run, chat, laugh, walk, sing, hum, smile.
let’s embrace, rejoice, pray, remember, tribute, welcome.
let’s listen, see, feel, understand, meditate, contemplate.
9.3.2024
Son, forget this madness.
All this rage, bitterness, and brooding is getting you nowhere.
Hold on to the memories of love, grace, and gratitude.
Let go of hurt, disappointment, and loss.
Look at what remains and celebrate.
Release your pride, ego, and glory.
Find peace in humbleness.
Seek to create light in dark,
shelter to the lost,,
and warmth for the cold.
9.1.2024
Ralph with Coffee 