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The Hour of the Dog
(a response to a film at the Menil Collection) Good zeal and virtuous intentionsForge the bone of youthful content.Understanding acquires wisdomBy making it meaningful.In other words,In our youth we build our dreamsThrough our aspirations and actions,Only later reflectingOn how it all unfolded,How the past informs the future. In the twilight hour of our days,The Hour…
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Night of Mirrors
Last night was an unexpected kind of magic.I answered the call for an “Open Mic” event, expecting to share poetry. Instead, what unfolded was a beautiful exchange of stories. It became a gathering of souls reflecting pieces of themselves back to one another and, in the process, reclaiming parts of their own power.It was a…
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Holding the Door to an Empty Room
It was Sunday, Mother’s Day, and I was exhausted. What I really wanted was a nap.Instead, I dragged myself out of bed because I had committed to hosting a nature meditation at a Mother’s Day Walk and Wellness event. Part of me wanted to share my favorite trail with people. Another part wanted to share…