Tag Archives: eco-mysticism

Tornado Warnings

the skies were grey, the lap was full, a big dog a little dog twin cats and a calico, and somewhere slinked at our feet, a splash of living black velvet…. there is safety in numbers….   the warning sounds … Continue reading

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mentoring peace

 peace is possible…. look around you can see it everywhere – even if it is only a glimpse….. . but like a tiny seedling that needs nurturing, first it has to be seen, and tended not weeded. . two together … Continue reading

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washing up

The calico queen looks up at me thru lidded eyes as she washes her paw. Pushing my hair out of my eyes, suddenly i feel very ill kempt. Some ancient relative’s voice rings in my ear, “Cleanliness is next to … Continue reading

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Holy water

the IV’s are now out, and She is sleeping peacefully on my chest. There are all kinds of salvations, and all kinds of holy water… and there are many angels in the service of God, perhaps you are one too. … Continue reading

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Nap Prints

i took a nap today and noticed my imprint in the pillow, i walked outside and noticed a pattern in the sand… do we dream the same dreams? or perhaps, we dream the same themes?….. . Someone was asking me … Continue reading

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Flight plans

i dreamt i had large black wings like a crow’s, but i was not flying; i was sleeping with feathers of rainbow jet folded over me like a soft safe cloak. the sun rose, and i went outside… three large … Continue reading

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circus acts

sifting thru the layers of my life, i go outside, into the garden to collate and compose – and there She is – silently, gracefully, gliding on a slim branch – effortlessly She teaches me the circus arts – we … Continue reading

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non-violence

the first prick i feel, i react, my arm reveals the outline of my slap and in my palm a splat of blood and wing…. contemplating non-violence i watch as another of Her tribe comes to sip… and ponder if … Continue reading

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ever green

in the mists of the sunrise, a squirrel chatters and a bird i can not see laughs at me, heartily….. tis not the morning after, this the dawn of a new day – look around you – the evergreen that … Continue reading

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Pace Purr

oh dear black cat! i look for you in the dark, but you are like black velvet and smooth ink…. invisibly cloaked in the night – i try to sleep, still, i long for You…. yet,  i must have fallen … Continue reading

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