To Nora

 

We all exist as lights in the world—

All the same, yet, each distinct and unique.

Some of us have a softer, gentler glow

And more effectively penetrate the darkness.

And you shine:

A warm welcome light,

Drawing energy from the Light of the World.

Your light quietly dispels shadows

And warms the gloom.

Your light brightens the path for weary travelers,

Reassures those who hesitate,

And reveals a comforting Presence to the lonely.

You share your joy with those who rejoice

Making the good even better.

You connect with the sorrow of those who mourn

Making the heavy load lighter.

You follow the words that said,

“Let there be light,” and

“Let your light shine,”

And the beauty of creation increases.

 

©2004, Stan Sanford 



Looking to the Horizon With Ambivalence

Having traversed the continent

From the east coast to the west,

I stand above the shoreline now--

An aching, longing in my chest.

I long to leave this life behind

And sail the heavens’ endless sea;

An aching in my heart says, “Turn;”

I see a child who follows me.

Something calls to me, “Press on.

There’s much to see beyond the stars.”

But then a whisper comes to me,

“I have not traveled with you far”

My journey’s drawing near its end

While your trek here has just begun

Yet I will stay long as I may

To show the way to you, my son.

© 2012 Stan Sanford



Liberation

         

I am a slave to time and space

Break the bonds and set me free

To soar through the unfolding worlds

Only the mind can see

To break the bonds of time and space

That cannot mean I cease to be

My mind cries out to know the Mind

Who gave the gift of thought to me

Being transcends life and death

As air above the land and sea

Rises yet is bound to earth

By the force of gravity

So my mind set free in yours

Soars beyond infinity

Beyond the scope of time and space

The when and where of life for me

© 2012 Stan Sanford