these rivers that run so deep…

from a history

so vibrant within our hearts,

 these rivers run so deep,

shining forth radiantly:

vowing hope

manifesting truth

and within our beatific souls

embracing a homeland so far away

yet so near

then the laughter

that soothes our heartbeats

unfolds into dance, 

affirming essence,

flowering the whole

of who we were

of who we are

and from Life's gorgeous Light

gazing across constellations of stars, 

our minds find ease

of embracing any doubts,

of melding our thoughts

into brilliant dreams,

into vibrant harmonies 

we have learned

to  listen to Life's sweet voice

showering down its promise of beginnings:

hummingbirds transforming spring flowers,

radiating calm and joy

from unsuspecting luminescent eyes

February 8, 2024