A bright pink
Harness
Safely hugs.
Pine trees release
Aromatic
Scent of
Balsam on the
Breeze.
Uncertainty of
Home
Living domicile
Where I will
Hang my running hat.
Where I will cook,
Work, dance, sleep.
The known
Certainty of
Your being here
Unmoving, firm
Large
Unshakeable in
Your majesty.
Here for all
Human travelers
Who hike your back,
Torso, side body,
The very summit
Of you.
You mirror
The core of me.
Quiet strength
You’ve been all
My life.
Breathing stillness
Solid, enduring
Beyond time.
Cut the rope
From the lives
You could never
Save.
Let them fall
Into God’s huge
Lap of Love.
Hold onto the
Pink harness of
Hope and the
Only life you
Could heal
Find home
Here.
Magnificent poem Laura! Strength, breathing, healing, love. Wonderful reflection inspired by your dog Layla on that mountain-side walk.
Thanks for sending that in!
blessings,
Cynthia
Thank you so very much, Cynthia!! I appreciate all your kind words of reflection about this poem-ever more poignant now that Layla has died and crossed over that rainbow bridge… Grateful in all ways. 🙂
Oh, so many hugs to you, Paula-for your goodness, your kindness, for holding up a mirror from which I sometimes am still searching for–and then I see for myself with fresh eyes–what I see and what someone else may see or reflect, notice or embrace. Thank you for being you-my friend.
Laura, I enjoy all that you write. Your words touch me, yet your poetry is something that stays with me, comforting, calming and begs me to be reflective. Unleash the poet.
Thank you ever so much, Larry. I promise to continue to set that poet free! I appreciate your kind words-and knowing that the poems stay with you in such positive and reflective ways.
Laura, just read this.. And read again to savour it.. it’s just resonating in my mind…and soul.
I feel like you know what I’m thinking.. does this make sense to you? Our majesty within.. Ive actually used this too.. our royal presence inside to be honoured and cherished.
Your beautiful words inclusive of nature is a breath inhaled right to the soul and smile on the face. Appreciation of all that is pure.. Thank you so much for this. I can relate to it completely.
I also like the arrangement very much.
Paula, I had not read this poem in a few weeks. I had forgotten I sent it to Dennis awhile ago. I read it again, and again, got tears in my eyes. Feels like many layers are in this poem-inspired by a walk with my dog, Layla, on the side of a mountain. She wore a pink leash. She has since died-so the references to pink leash feel nuanced, meaningful, soulful-a both/and…like Layla returned to me through this poem-so on the one hand-the poem feels personal-and yet, as you’ve experienced-it is so much more-“your majesty” I do believe means us-as much as it could refer to an actual mountain of rock, dirt with grass, scrub, pine trees. Thank you so much for receiving this poem into your heart/being/soul and taking the time to offer your reflections–like a beautiful mirror image smiling back at me. Thank you, Paula, so very much for being you. I see you. I hear you. I feel your heart. I value you, my amazing friend.
There are pieces of us in everything we write, we don’t always see it and the re read it.. we learn about ourselves and receive the gifts that others get too! I cherish you and love the fact that you are Also able to see the beauty in your written pieces. We are that which express and find the message of love my beautiful friend. I feel your strength and love ❤️❤️ Hugs! Precious soul …you are.