Floating in freedom - haiku

water birds peck at

broken floating shards of sky

rippling freedom

~~~

Flutterby song

flutterby wings

folded in prayer or song

ode to a leaf

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flutterby wings

open in benediction

ode to a flower

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December the 5th

had you your body

I would have called to say

“Happy Birthday”

your ‘Thank you”

would have come

with the deepest of love.

But only bodies are born

and then die

you live on

a spirit gentle

a presence warm and tender

a smile guileless

in some place

where dates don’t matter

or even words

and when thoughts fall away

your presence comes as

a soft fragrance

a gentle footfall

a touch soothing

On this day

what can I do

but be present to your presence

be mindful

of your unconditional love

my heart brimming

with utmost gratitude

~~~