Thursday, July 25, 2013

Happy Dance

A poem about the saving grace of hope and joy from a toddler named Sawyer whence upon his parents Mal (nickname for Malorie) and Dustin and I were beset with conflicting emotions............ The very good dear neighbors - Steve and Vicki had some weeks ago decided to sell and move. We were saddened of course, and would miss them. Their FOR SALE sign went up and came down. Then came the possibility that the buyer would use the house for a rental. Our personal prejudices, being in favor of an owner occupied house, tossed our feelings in multiple directions - until Sawyer did his dance.


There once was a Henry, Dustin, and Mal..........
got so sad when good neighbors started to sell.

Soon grief turned to distress..........
cross the street - a rental address!

No one knew how this boil to lance.....
Till Sawyer did a happiness dance.

So we'll move past our vexing peeve.....
'Cause we'll always love Vicki and Steve.


Thank you Dustin, Thank you Mal, Thank you Sawyer, Thank me Me :)

Friday, July 5, 2013

July 5 2013

There is a quote by Lao Tsu that goes: Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are.  When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.

To this I say of myself:
I am at this place sometimes, and then in a split-second not.................when I say I love you unconditionally I am immediately put upon balance...........between giving selflessly and receiving terror that you will not love me in return................