There have been 18 lovely summers
Think of all the beaches where you walked
And how the sand tucks between toes
The salt air scent
The world can make you new
In any moment
Wake and spread your fingers
Towards the sun
Just start again
That is the trick
To keep on moving
May the path unfold before you
Clear and shining
Like your heart
May you feel her sworn protection
Nourished roots, the warming wind
Her gentle peace among the waves and rain
May your breath carry you through
Along with your clear vision
And your heart and light and strength
May purest love surround you
A centered, fluid flame
Inside and out
May you laugh and smile and dance
May you take the time for peace
And brilliant dreams
May you speak all of your truths
And sing your songs
May you let yourself be seen
For all your light
May you love and be loved back
In balance and in care
The treasures of the spirit
Shining through
There have been 18 lovely summers
Or beats of the world heart
Or years of the great earth
Where we’ve been blessed
Today you start again
Another turn towards the sun
That life heart dance
© Angela Bigler 2013
photo credit: ashley rose, via photopin cc
Angela Bigler 