Stop
Look
Mesmerised
Stop
Look
Mesmerised
April 2016 was when my life changed. Successful heart surgery, recovery, oodles of love, care and the gift of life. Here is my JOY list
Water clings to flower for as long as possible before succumbing to gravity
Focused
Alert
What is it you see?
Glass was the Lake at Karapiro
as boats glided over water
harmoniously in sync with nature
Glass was the Lake at Karapiro
until the wind came up and rustled
white caps on water
and separated leaves from trees
Glass was the Lake at Karapiro
where trees displayed their beauty
and birdsong echoed in the stillness of the day
Glass was the Lake at Karapiro
where stars flickered
and moonlight danced with water
Flavours of life combine to create a fusion of humanity
Essence
Zest
Colour
Love
Honesty
Nature
Friendship Grace Laughter
Kindness
Dance
Peace
Harmony
Joy
Compassion
Mix well and EMBRACE
White, wrinkled cloth screen fluttered
in the balmy breeze
which descended from nowhere
and
distorted the images in a way
that made me take notice
I found my imperfect heart
Was making me fall apart
Full of despair
I had the repair
And now I am a work of art!
What’s next in this intrepid journey called Life
I pause and reflect on the significance of each step taken
And reminded that every step is a journey in itself.
Dear my best friend
Energetic, a giver of unconditional love
Beautiful in presence, mind, body, soul
Intuitive, a seeker of the truth
I forage her face for familiarity
this ancient ancestor of mine
Searching for similarities
to push past to present
and make connection
bathe, cleanse
thirst, drink ,quench
dry, wet, nourish, harvest
sea, river, lake, rain, tears, ocean
ZEPHYR: Soft mild gentle wind or breeze
Cicada’s bellow, bird song loud
their cacophony sometimes deafening
Afternoon zephyr still lingering
but no for long
as summer morphs into autumn
Abundance in the garden – past it’s best
Proof of a magnificent harvest
Trees dropping leaves
Cats snoozing in the last of summer heat
Feijoas signalling in the cooler months
Autumn and its unique beauty
offers time to reflect, contemplate
and prepare for winter……
UNIVERSE: All existing things, the whole creation, the cosmos, the world, all mankind
Here is a snippet of my universe
SILENCE: Absence of sound, stillness
Silence screams in my head.
I am still, lost in moment of nothing.
Energy ripples through mind, body, soul.
I am awakened and surrounded by the stunning noise of life.
REFLECT: Go back in thought, meditate or consult with oneself.
I sit
And reflect on actions, comments and thoughts of the day
Which ultimately affect my life and ripple through others
Could have – should have – did I – why?
Breathe
Stillness
Let go
Push away thoughts of today, yesterday and tomorrow
Concentrate on now
Breathe
Stillness
Let go
Warmth on my face
As sun seeps through window
Eyes closed, relax
In tune with the noise of life
Birds fluttering, chirping
Distant sound of radio chatter
Occasional car hums by
Heart beat
Then nothing
SiLeNcE
MotionLess
ENJOYING NOW
OBSERVATION: Notice or being noticed, perception, faculty of taking notice
He lay there in stillness
in echo friendly casket
Arms gently folded
Hands entwined in rich red pohutakawa blossom
Wearing suit
that fitted so well at son’s wedding,
several years ago
Last worn then
now hiding thin frail human
An alter of flowers, fruit and vegetables
the rewards of years of planting, nurturing and growing
His last harvest
Outside sun shines glorious light beams
Rays of love to all
Family, friends, loved ones
Tears, laughter
Stories, emotion
Pure
He is at peace
this his last night on earth
Farewell
MAJESTIC: Possessing stateliness or grandeur, imposing
Tuesday’s usual trip from the Kapiti Coast to Wellington
Takes me through familiar landmarks
which remain as constant as Tuesday follows Monday
Passing towns and suburbs
where people are going about their daily routines
Trains worming towards the big city
Cars inching forward in traffic jam
Pass Whenua Tapu cemetery
and a keen eye notices a new monument decorated with flowers
At Paremata
a little apprehensive
wondering if she will be there today
moored between road and rail bridges
Heading south the view between the bridges
is hampered by passing traffic, concrete walls
and walkers
NOT TO BE SEEN
So the wait begins, and as the day unfolds with regularity,
I head north for home
The motorway not so busy this time
as commuters are now parked in office buildings,
shops, universities, coffee houses
Before Paremata
I position myself for the ultimate view
I am not disappointed
I see her sat upon still water
that make the inlet
where fishers catch sprats
She is majestic
this small little boat
I smile as a drive past
KATE
Kate ©hk photography
LIFE: Active part of existence, business and pleasures of the world
Playing trolley tag in the supermarket
Aisle much narrower than the norm
Harassed employee unstacks
then restacks shelves
Clutching coupons he appears agitated
Scrutinises then grabs selected product
Must be a big specials day
Shopper dithering over meat selection
all I want is the lamb shank displayed in front of her
I lean on trolley and wait my turn
Be patient
I wonder
What they are thinking
as product mechanically put in trolleys
Choices made
Would I buy that?
Checkout
Pimply faced boy starts the operation
Lamb shank scanned
Loyalty card swiped
Card inserted, pin keyed
Payment made
There done!
KINDNESS: There is no entry in my 1976 Concise English Dictionary. The nearest I could find was KIND.
KIND: Of gentle or benevolent nature; showing friendliness; affectionate; kind-hearted
KINDLY: Kind, kind-hearted, pleasant, genial
http://www.oxforddictionaries.com define KINDNESS as: The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate:
I am overwhelmed by KINDNESS from family and friends. After my recent diagnosis of rheumatic heart disease and impending surgery, I have witnessed what KINDNESS is.
Generosity, compassion, affection, goodness, grace
Unconditional love experienced first hand
I am humbled
Thank you to everyone who has shown me KINDNESS
I intend to pay KINDNESS forward with love
Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love – Lao Tzu
I: Me, myself, the ego, subject or object of self-consciousness
I AdmiRe
I BreAtHe
I CrY I DreAm
I EmpaTHise I FRoliC
I GiVe I HOpE I ImaGine
I JouRNey
I Know I LoVe I Meander
I Need
I OverCoMe I PracTice
I QuestioN I RaDiatE
I Sing I TeACh I UnDersTand
I Value I WriTe I XoXoXoX
I YeaRn I ZigZaG
I AM
GIFT: Thing given, present, donation, virtue looked upon as emanation from heaven, natural endowment
BLOOD DAY
Always the thought that on the day
my GIFT of blood will not be required
Iron level must be above 120
This is a good day, level 125
I can gift blood
My 10th donation – later to find out my last
GIFTED back a T-shirt “Save Lives, Give Blood”, drink bottle and pen
As a thank you
Making fist and squeezing repetitively
to ensure perfect flow
Reading book nonchalantly
as pump works to fill bag
then
Blood packaged, labelled and stored
Forced recovery
Warm milky instant coffee in paper cup
served by volunteer
Cream cracker with marmite and slice of cheese
or plain sweet biscuit
Conversation with familiar donor
My last donation…..
EMOTION: Disturbance of mind, mental sensation or state; instinctive feeling as opposed to reason.
I play leap frog with emotiions
My emotions
Frogs in position
me at the start line
This challenge ….not easy …. scary ….fear
Pulse quickens
Muscles twitch, I sense anxiety in my heart
Mind speak “you can do this”
Your’re not the first, you won’t be the last
Breathe….Meditate….Believe…..Have Faith
LEAP
That could be me today sitting in a church, a place I seldom frequent
Wondering why a curve ball thrown my way, creating mayhem, uncertainty and confusion has invaded my seemingly perfect life – why me?
That could be me today sitting in a church pondering the existence of higher beings and wondering if miracles really do happen.
That could be me reflecting on destiny, faith and purpose of life – more poignant now.
That could be me today sitting in a church asking for help
Will he be upset if I join him and share his solitude?
Dreaming of all that is possible and impossible
Feeling indestructible
Learning, Living, Loving
Flirting with the zest of life
Teasing imagination in ways that seduce the mind
Exploring flavours taste buds have yet to experience
Feeling apprehensive and scared, at the same time excited and giggly
Butterflies dance in solar plexus
Looking to the stars, seeing the past light up the sky
A kaleidoscope of yesterday bursting into life
A colour explosion
I am 20 again, adventurous and seeing the world through eyes of HOPE
the magic begins the moment you start being yourself
The world around through my camera's lens
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