Beyond insomnia, no
longer imagination, and
still questions.
The Moon’s mystery
need not keep you awake,
not when there are so
many earthly concerns
to occupy your mind
at 1:18 a.m.
Full Moon illuminates
our world, even through
clouds, even days later,
a sacred glow that sheds
no light on the difficulties
or dilemmas we face
time and again.
Often there are no answers.
The mysteries of the Moon
need not keep you awake,
but they will keep you alive.
© 2019 j.g. lewis
Not infinite by any calculation,
trices of evenings past should permit
a gentle ease into our fading light.
Insight allows reflection overnight of
spiritual shortcomings experienced daily.
This slight stretch of repose is natural.
Darkness has many shades waiting
to open into a new morning.
07/02/2024 j.g.l.
Plans we made were disrupted
for the day, all in all, on account
of the rain.
Yesterday’s forecast left us no
doubt, that chances were slim
we would even go out.
So, mainly, we stayed inside
making use of the down time,
finding other ways to occupy
our mind.
We did a few things we hadn’t
done in a while, knowing rainy
days are not enough of a reason
not to sit around and smile.
06/30/2024 j.g.l.
That which is not understood is
no less influential, or profound,
than the obvious.
Feelings remain, even those you
may choose to ignore, even when
they are not wholly appreciated.
It is not indifference, though it
is difficult to compartmentalize.
Perception takes precedence over
what is there and provides greater
consideration. Conscientously.
Patience is a relative requisite.
06/27/2024 j.g.l.
If only because I am curious — or seeking contentment — that I allow myself to engage in activities I have put aside for too long.
This, now, only an attempt to remind myself that this creativity I often feel is not inert but needs a greater outlet or more enlarged palette.
A concentrated effort.
A sketchbook, watercolours or gouache and ink, coloured pencils, crayons, pastels at the ready. No expectations: taking time for non-judgemental art, daily for a while, just to see what I can do. For no other reason than indulging myself when I need to.
I need to more often.
Summer allows for longer days and finding time for yourself; always hoping to find contentment.
06/25/2024 j.g.l.