Divination

I’m getting into this whole poetry thing.  I wrote this poem a few years ago after taking a tour of a Yoruba Art exhibition in Louisville Kentucky.  I felt inspired. I hope this inspired your day.

Divination

Your round surface is worn from years of prophecy,

although the center is intact. Prepared to

celebrate the governing forces.

 

Carefully, the Yoruba ceremony begins with a

sacred interpretation. What will be revealed?

I pray. 

Wisdom, guidance, consequences 

or perhaps despair.

Watching the stones shift back and forth.

Shivering with fear and regret

I pray.

 O, spirit of my ancestors and messenger

of the gods. Creator of land, earth and man

have mercy as your eyes look upon my soul.

A Precious Moment

It was on this day 19 years ago that I made the commitment to love, honor and treasure my husband forever.

Like all things in life, time really zooms by fast. However, today is important and I want to savor the moment; take time to celebrate, appreciate and acknowledge what my marriage has meant to me.

I’ve been writing poetry lately.  Here’s one I’ve been working on for awhile

I was young, perhaps naïve for 18,

our souls were connected

love says everything

explains everything.

 

Through the years, our lives evolved,

marriage vows tested 

vulnerabilities exposed.

 

Strength and courage

conquered conflict and challenge

devotion helped

realize hope was not gone.

 

Often it goes unspoken 

how do I explain?

 

Our love is sweet and tender

a window to my soul

lyrics to my heart-song.

 

Real love happens

evolves and grows

becomes a passionate destiny

magical and real.

 

Happy Anniversary