Masked Smile
Baffled I stood there,
outside the big surgery
that dispensed Vaccine to the chosen;
A smoothly running conveyor belt.
Each one stood on colourful circles
two meters apart.
One circle line running in
One running out.
Behind a desk a friendly lady sat,
she asked my name and how I was,
I realized our voices can smile too.
Whilst behind our masks we smile
Hoping our eyes will convey,
care and togetherness.
Shared fear and hope.
© miriam ivarson
Silence Spoke
Lightly the white fluffy flakes were falling
Outside my patio doors,
I opened and stepped out
Stood there for a while.
The soft snowflakes melted on my face;
Cold but exhilarating.
Silence, mystic silence prevailed,
yet it spoke.
Spoke in quiet tones, of peace.
Nature has so many sounds,
I love them all;
The patter of light rain, the storms,
the breeze through the trees;
Whispers and roars show life on Earth
its indomitable resonance and tenacity.
Now I feel and hear the silence
of pure white snow whirling from the sky,
I cherish the hush,
I cherish the wisdom of old.
© miriam ivarson
SURPASSING
There are feelings beyond expressions,
Emotions that can never in words be told
be it in poetry or prose;
Feelings above music and song.
All these mediums and more,
can light the flame;
Make your spirit soar beyond,
To where only rapture resides,
Thoughts suspended.
To where you can feel an ecstasy
Emotion beyond a name.
Where you want to stay and fly free;
Also cry the tears you hidden,
tears, also without name.
Cleansing in their own purity.
Moments of epiphany.
© miriam ivarson
Mystic Gauze
They say it is freezing fog today
yet through my window I see mystic gauze,
coloured in softest pink;
Surely from the sun behind.
It seems that each time the light shines,
our hearts take flight.
I wonder if the birds freeze?
Indoors a Christmas Rose shines
lit by the sun,
warming hearts, spreading smiles.
A gift to us all.
Wrapping some presents I hum
Yet, realize the best this year
is unwrappable.
The gift of protecting our fellow man
and ourselves,
So we can all meet again.
More caring than ever before.
© miriam ivarson
First Snow
People scraping cars
Children sliding and skipping
Problem and laughter.
Boy proudly walks past
Big snow ball filling his arms
Face shining with joy.
© miriam ivarson
Shimmering Globe
Are we both vulnerable and strong
however contradictory this sounds?
Fragile in a world of dissonance
Yet strong in our love of planet Earth.
Its extraordinary patience and beauty
in spite of human’s foibles and selfish ways.
Are we destructive, yet also dreamers?
Did we lose our way; our purity
in hunt of falsely glittering symbols?
Did we forget the joy of a touch, a smile;
The comfort of a shared laugh.
Don’t think we are masters of this
shimmering globe;
Our home among the stars.
We are but a blessed part.
Let us live the dream of harmony,
Harmony between oceans, land and mankind.
© miriam ivarson
Go back and take care of yourself. our body needs you, your
feelings need you. The wounded child in you needs you. Go home
and be there for these things. Practice mindful walking and mindful
breathing. Do everything in mindfulness so you can love. by Thich Nhat Hanh
Well, my dear friends out there who so inspire me from all corners
of the world. I very much love reading Thich Naht Hahn and other
thinkers.
Yet, on 5th September I didn’t heed these wise words. Not watching
my way I got entangled and took a dramatic flight up over the patio
which caused a number of broken bones.
Ambulance whisked me away to hospital where I had operation etc.
Two weeks later I was allowed home with help organised as in many ways
I was still helpless. Day by day I do improve and feel gratitude.
Broken bones
Surgeons skillful knife,
Accident or haste?
Caring hands.
Price to pay in pain
Scars and Cast
Lesson to be learnt
Love and care the balm
Given in abundance
from family and friends;
Best medicine of all.
Power of love heals.
© miriam ivarson
TREASURES
You wonder what the two pieces
of driftwood
means to me.
They had casually been thrown up on the shore.
Pieces of beauty that travelled far
they have so much to tell
Of oceans, people, fear and hope.
If I were a painter with the fame of Van Gogh
I might paint it so you could see.
It is not just discarded wood.
They were polished by life
Roughened by salt and sand
Battered whilst still in human domain.
I shall sand them, gently polish
with natural oil.
Then make an honoured corner with
Driftwood and shells.
© miriam ivarson
Unanimity
Love makes you strong
yet helpless at times.
Love can move mountains
yet not heal a suffering friend.
We can comfort, soothe and help,
hold a hand, give courage, but
can we remove the core pain?
Is being there enough when storm roars?
I look at the birds and see their ease
their natural being, living free today;
I listen to shouting and angry voices
who think they know how to lead.
I say, you don’t know a thing.
We all need care, love and togetherness.
Not anger and weapons,
lifeless tools for creating a whole.
Fragmented you leave the world.
Let love and care be behind our actions
it is surprising how good that feels,
Remember, we are all the same
and yet unique.
Our souls will whisper our songs
They will all sing in tune.
© miriam ivarson
FOOTSTEPS
I close my eyes and see the ocean,
It lifts my spirit high;
Faithful and true, ever strong
it moves and stills, storms and comforts.
The ocean was there when Earth began
and never let her down.
Its rhythm and song was Always.
A lullaby and a symphony in one.
As I drift inland, forests appear
Trees of all kind, being their faithful selves.
Raising branches and leaves
to the life giving rain and sun.
Ocean and forest, life affirming forces.
Will mankind ever understand,
the strength and love needed
to give like them.
To create life here that is harmonious
A life that gives in joy, that does not destroy.
A life that wants harmony for all,
A life that leaves creative foot steps,
Footsteps that softly raise minds high.
© miriam ivarson
Cogito Ergo Sum
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