Random thoughts on the journey
For they are real - as me and you,As those who've slayed them ever knew.Who drew their blood upon the swordAnd slayed them. What boyhood dream that fashioned swordAnd lance and spear and wildly goredThat beast that lurks in corners dark.To win the purest maiden's heart. What fire! What rage! That winged beastDefeated by the … Continue reading On dragons
A small priceDamaged fruit across the ground.A chat between the leavesLike an old coupleThe language of familiarity.Sweet, soft soundsFramed by a shimmerSubtle movementsA stolen kiss, perhaps?Striking plumes.A delight. Moments of hope.
When the purple rain falls and forms a carpet on the streets and lanesI think of you. The sun's arc tracks higher in the sky, and the air holds its warmth into the night.I think of you. You were always there, and this was our season.40 spring times, birthdays, and anniversaries. And then, finally, in … Continue reading In Memoriam
A zephyr - a flickering of cool air in a summer's afternoon.A wisp of a shadow that passes on the periphery. I touched it; or rather, it touched me.Like a siren's call, it drew me to the shore, and like Jason, it broke me. So many questions without resolve. Signs ignored for the sake of … Continue reading On a breeze
That tiny light, lit with intention.Gone in a few brief moments.But how it burnt brightly!With Aves and with hope and love!Warming for an archangel,Lit with prayer, lit with tears.The disinterest of well wishes.For all will be well.And it will be well. Perhaps not as we know nor wishFor life is fickleBut love remains.For I will … Continue reading A Candle
A gift! A child upon the hayWrapped in swaddling on that day.Hidden glory, unrevealedUnwrapped upon the wood. Christmas 2023
I was not there when you first stepped gently upon this land.When your dreaming began and when, eons ago, your spirit connected with the earth in ways I can barely understand. I was not there when the first ships came,and where they laid claim,to what was and always will be yours.They did not understand. Nor … Continue reading Healing the Land
I sense you calling.Deeper and deeper.Bringing light into dark places.Soothing, healing, freeing. I sense you callingas you did to Adam.and I am afraid.for I too am naked. Be gentle O lover of my soul!for there are places that still hurtplaces where I would rather you not goand still I sense you calling. as surely as … Continue reading Afraid
A dog came woofing at my door,a mutt I'd never seen before.He wagged his tail and gave a grin.and so, of course, I let him in! And there he made himself at homeas if he'd been here all along.a strange sensation - de ja vu!it seemed to me he belonged here too! And so we … Continue reading On dog days and feeling down
And there she was! In all her glory she stood. Bright raiment of soft whites and blues. I had seen her before, but only faintly. Like a zephyr on a pond - there and gone! Elusive. Now in my mind's eye she came into focus. Around her, stillness and peace. Not passive - rather as … Continue reading Her name
Paul Russell: Musings 