Wisdom Wednesdays are usually quotes from others that I’ve found inspiring through the years. However, I just came across some writings of mine written in 1997 and in 1995 that I wanted to share. This is the fourth of those and the first that was written in 1995 before I hemorrhaged:
A Poem to Celebrate June 19th the Day of My Birth
Today is a day I’ve anticipated for
sometime now.
It’s the anniversary of my birth.
I fear being alone
on this day of all days.
Yet this self-same aloneness
is what I do well.
It is a gift in itself.
I feel my heart more deeply
in these quiet times alone.
I hear my spirit. And I know
there is so much love
with me
that I am never truly alone.
Forty five years ago today
this spirit that is me
broke through to
life.
Through it I have experienced
deepest thought
fragile hope
breathtaking awe
wondrous joy
profound sorrows
and best of all, onward growth.
How have I ever wanted
to leave this life
when everyday I’m blessed
with so much feeling?
Yes, my heart hurts
but only because I feel at all
and the hurting is part
of the joy.
So thank you, Spirit, for this
greatest gift
that 45 years later
continues to
give
beyond measure
in beauty
and love
and richness,
with a means to
express it
and friends and
family to receive it.
Love to me
today and all days
of living on this earth,
in this body,
blessed with my spirit which
I would not trade for
all mans’ riches.
Jeane, Happy Birthday to you! Your poem is very strong, as are you. The photos are adorable and I had not seem a couple of them. Can you believe that you were 45 when you wrote the poem and look how many years have passed since. “Long days, Short years!” Happy Birthday Beautiful Strong Talented Woman! I’ll be on the Oregon Coast on your birthday and I’ll stare at the ocean and sing you a song of love and life!
Thank you dear Joy. I was sitting on the beach at Cannon Beach, watching the sun come up on my birthday, when I wrote that poem all those years ago. Please, please take it in for me. What a birthday gift! Thank you. I’ll be thinking of you there on that day. Love and blessings to you.
Jeane,
Happy Birthday EARLY!! So sweet your childhood photos…I love them. The little girl from birth to today is always with us…needing hugs and gentle reminders of her divine nature and kisses on the forehead.
I can relate to your words completely…perhaps that is why we hit it off so well when we first met even though I knew very little of your personal story:)
I also love my solitude – have since I was a small child (of course I am the youngest of 8 so it was busy in the mass). I don’t know about you, but I tend to think that by being in my own quiet space I can feel the larger “ones” emotions reverberating through me…and sometimes it feels less than peaceful, but powerful while I hang on for the ride:)
While some who seek crowds might find being in solitude frightening I find solace in it. But too I enjoy masses being that I was born into a large family… dichotomy is such a gift to rest in isn’t it?
May your celebration of birth be blessed with friends and love shared, many hugs and gentle reminders of divinity – be they from persons here or passed on, near or far away. I celebrate your birth everyday…how could I not…you are ME just over “there” it seems right now.
XOXOX
Grace
Thank you, Grace. I’m so glad you relate to what I’m saying… yes, finding solace in solitude. And I, too, feel the universe more powerfully when I am alone, which is a lot of the time, although not so much since we’ve been working on the gallery! 🙂
I have a WONDERFUL day planned. Dear friends are arriving that very day from Massachusetts and we’re going to do whatever feels like the most fun. Then we’re going to Rancho de Chimayo for dinner–one of my favorite things to do! And, by the way, on Thursday we’re taking a special tour of Georgia’s home and studio with a woman who worked with her for over 10 years. Unfortunately they don’t allow photos 🙁
Happy Birthday Jeane today and for many more to come! Love the writing! Take Care, Cin =)
Thanks Cindy! I do love birthdays.