Human Wondering

BY Laura Staley

Does hot coffee

With cream

Taste different

In your mouth?

What about cold

Water or bursting

Blueberries, sweet,

Tangy?

Does a lover’s kiss not feel

Warm, tender,

Wet, sensuous, liberating

on your lips?

Do socks not make your

Feet feel safe, cozy

On a cold, autumn night?

Can you not feel the sun

On your face no matter

The complexion, lines,

Wrinkles, shade, tone,

Creases?

Do you not look into a starlit

Night sky and notice the sliver

Glow of the moon?

Does your body not

Heave and grieve like mine?

Doesn’t your belly

Digest food?

Your lungs expand with

Each breath?

When you hold a beloved one’s hand

does this not soothe your wild,

fluttering heart?

Do we not all know death,

Birth, sweat, and salty tears?

My Pain, Your Joy

Your Hurts, my Love.

Our

Humanity.

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Laura Staley http://www.cherishyourworld.com

The founder of Cherish Your World, Laura Staley passionately helps people thrive by guiding them to a holistic transformation of space, heart, mind, body, and soul. Laura knows that there’s a relationship between the conditions of our homes or workplaces and the quality of our lives. Trained and certified with the Western School of Feng Shui and seasoned by almost two decades of working with a variety of clients, Laura uses her intuition and expertise to empower her clients to produce remarkable results in their lives. Her trifecta of serving people includes speaking, writing, and compassionate listening. As a columnist, Laura writes personal essays focused on self-discovery, feng shui, emotional health, and transformations from the inside out. Laura is the published author of three books: Live Inspired, Let Go Courageously and Live with Love: Transform Your Life with Feng Shui, and the Cherish Your World Gift Book of 100 Tips to Enhance Your Home and Life. Prior to creating her company, Laura worked as a fulltime parent and an assistant professor at Ohio Wesleyan University. She earned a Ph.D. in political science from The Ohio State University. Her joys in life include laughing with loved ones, dancing, reading, meditating, running, being in nature, and listening to music she loves. She resides in Black Mountain, NC with lovable dog, Layla. Laura is a contributing author to the inspiring book Crappy to Happy: Sacred Stories of Transformational Joy

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8 CONVERSATIONS

Larry Tyler October 29, 2020 At 1:32 PM
Laura, The poet in you captures out soul as your words are both powerful and tender. Poetry is the most healing form of writing and you my friend are a true poet.
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- Laura Staley October 29, 2020 At 2:16 PM
  Oh, thank you, Larry. Your words affirm, uplift, and open my heart. Never in my wildest imaginings did I ever know a poet lived inside of me and could be so gently set free. Thank you, my friend. I’m moved to tears. You are not the first to declare this to me, and each time I hear/read “you are a true poet,” I find myself humbled, grateful, honored.
Charlotte Wittenkamp October 22, 2020 At 7:10 PM
This is so beautiful, Laura. First I read it from the perspective that all the answers should be yes. If so, what was happening? Then it sent me right back to the Merchant of Venice.
“When you tickle us, do we not laugh?”
Shared humanity through the ages.
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- Laura Staley October 23, 2020 At 11:42 AM
  Oh, thank you for your kind words, and reflections! I had forgotten about the Merchant of Venice! How perfect! Thank you for this, Charlotte!! Yes, indeed-“shared humanity through the ages.” 🙂
Simon Lever October 22, 2020 At 3:48 PM
Goodness me, Laura. Such a moving poem. Words to lighten the heart, bring a tear to the eye, a sparkle to the senses. Truly amazing. The number of words multiply into volumes of sensuality, hurts and love and humanity. Thank you, Laura. So much.
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- Laura Staley October 23, 2020 At 11:43 AM
  Oh, thank you, Simon. Thank you, my friend.
Paula Goodman October 22, 2020 At 2:59 PM
Laura, you always being such comfort in all you say…and truly believe.
The closing is stunning
“ Do we not all know death,
Birth, sweat, and salty tears?
My Pain, Your Joy
Your Hurts, my Love.
Our
Humanity”
Thank you for adding a warm blanket to the chilly day I’m having 🙏
Bless you dear soul sister
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- Laura Staley October 23, 2020 At 11:40 AM
  Oh, thank you so much for receiving this poem-for letting me know you experienced comfort. I appreciate your kind words, reflections, Paula. From my heart to yours. Much love and many blessings to you, my friend. We are One.