Snow at our home. January 10, 2012

An Essential Journey Back into Light

Lights extinguished by tears and whimpers,

Sputtering flames become wicks of what could have been.

We search for light in this darkness,

Checking behind doors of truth and compassion,

Finding empty gateways, and paths towards the unknown.

Perhaps this light springs up from the fallen memories,

Sprinkled with salt on wounds never healed

And on hearts not yet mended.

The outrage, the pain, the beauty and innocence lost

Our community mourns, demands, seeks truth and light

Where to begin this search, this journey?

It is not in reason, but in grief and in prayer.

So some pray, some meditate, some question and wonder,

Some cry, some hide, some wish it was over.

But, if light be our essence,

Then the journey is not far.

We must search deep within

Sifting through sand and soot

For hope and wholeness.

There is light in this journey

Way off, to the left or right, or both

But it begins in darkness,

Faith promising a more clear journey ahead.

Lights will be rekindled one day,

Somehow a healed heart will emerge

Recalling pain but seeing new joy,

One day somehow it will be bright again.

Audre Lord~December 15, 2012

I came across this beautiful poem 
that spoke to my heart.
I hope it speaks to your heart as well.

I have felt very quiet in these past few days.
Just in mourning
...like the rest of the world.

 Much love to all of you.
xo,
misha