Butterfly Effect In Love

Another very favorite poem dedicated to all of you happily married/partnered folks…

How does anyone make it together
for fifteen years? she asked.
I told her what I know.
That the best way is by leaping together
into the deepest black water.
The best way is by putting it all on the table.
Risking more than we can stand to lose.
Do that, [...]

Stream of Life

I have decided that I will post periodically a favorite poem that may or may not have to do with the subject of funerals. This poem bursts with the joy of acknowledging our deep connection to all life.

The same stream of life that runs through my veins night and day
runs through the world and dances [...]