I stand before a mirror that reflects
who I am today not
yesterdaynor tomorrow but now
my body folds have become many
where once they were youthfully taught
There’s wrinkles on my face, gray hair wildly
strewn throughout the otherwise black
strands sparsely left on my head and in my mustache,
and the scraggly growth invading my face, gray has
also found a less than desired space
Yesterday, Azur, passed into
the destiny of
his next journey. I’ll miss his
dark blue sheenand majestically large gossamer fins
that would flair angelically through the water.
His vanity well displayed, whenever I would
walk by his glass enclosed kingdom. I'd call
out "azur azur" in a deep and soft voice
he would spiritedly flap his fin wings, fly
around his temporary sea and through
his underwater castle. On occasion
I think I would see him wink
and smile at me
The Gregorian calendar reminds us
the earth has made an orbit around
its designated Helio star. Other calendars
synchronized to lunar cycles, Spring equinox
or position of Venus. Most are convinced
this to be the designated time for a
‘new’ beginning but my calendar
begins every moment that I am cognizant
of my existence. When tomorrow comes,
if it does, I shall appreciate that moment
as the beginning of my new day with you
I say to you, my love ones now
residing
in the beyond, save me a space
whereI will come and take a place beside you
but until then I shall live here today
with a smile and with humble grace.
I shall love and hopefully it will be returned;
this being my new year’s resolution
i hope to be as accepting of my 'today' as you are. :)
ReplyDeleteI so love that your calendar begins every moment you are aware of your existence. That is just wonderful!!!! Happy new year, mi amigo..........will me back to the beach in 2014!!!!!
ReplyDeleteMost convinced this is the designated
ReplyDeletetime for a ‘new’ beginning but my calendar
begins every moment that I am cognizant
of my existence. When tomorrow comes,
if it does, I shall appreciate that moment
as the beginning of my new day with you
loved those lines...Happy New Year....
Today, this moment, now is a new beginning ~ Thanks for sharing your thoughts, my friend ~
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year ~
luv verse 4 most
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much love...
happy trails, Azur.
ReplyDeleteeach day is plus one of the one before; it is a bit of collective madness that this 1 attains reverential status. ~
"my calendar begins every moment that I am cognizant of my existence." Living with intention is what it's all about. Happy 2014 my friend.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you. :-)
ReplyDeleteHears to self awareness in the new year. Best in 2014
ReplyDelete*Here's not hears (ugh)
ReplyDeleteNothing more beautiful than a resolution to love and share it....Each of us is changing...I find I spend less time looking in the mirror these days.
ReplyDeleteI most appreciate the smile and humble grace. Those characteristics create an atmosphere most conducive to happiness and personal growth. Happy New Year!
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whoosh, oh i love this poem. just love it.
ReplyDeletea celebration of life is resolution worth making. many, many blessings to you in 2014:)
ReplyDelete"but my calendar
ReplyDeletebegins every moment that I am cognizant
of my existence"
That is perfect.
Such peace found in this way...I really appreciate the facts that you brought in and I love the name of youf fish...Azur...such a great way to be...thank you.
ReplyDeleteWhat an inspirational read, thank you.
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Gracias to all of you for leaving me your feedback
ReplyDeleteI am keenly aware that time is man-made, even as I count the minutes.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a thoughtful poem, and I add my voice to others in wishing you a most fortuitous 2014.