even in the coldest of winter
love warms my heart
Tag: love
Poem: Fixin’ Lunch #2
I’ll let my Southern roots speak in this poem. I feel proud that I have my daughter’s lunch fixed before midnight; I am improving with practice. I had a full meaningful day as a chaplain being of service to others, visiting, praying, doing some administrative work, but mainly connecting to God and helping out of that center. I felt more energized and less drained throughout the day.
I picked up my daughter after a full day’s work, and we were able to connect and be playful. We had dinner with my house mates, my two Quaker aunties and one of their 27 years old son. I also helped my daughter connect to her mom, her mom’s boyfriend, and grandma via FaceTime; part of brain told me that I’m going well beyond what I need to since I only got to talk to my daughter once over FaceTime last year while she was away in Florida for over 8 days. I’m trying to not keep a tally in my head, and focus on what’s best for my daughter and actually be a decent human being on my end.
So needless to say, this post is much more than just about a poem on fixin’ lunch. It’s about the little victories in life, about enjoying each moment we have, and yes…it’s about my life and how God helps my little heart grow. My daughter is a great teacher, and yes, even divorce and learning to co-parent with the ex has been a great teacher too.
Poem: Fixin’ Lunch #2
nothin’ says i love you like peanut butter and jelly.
i’ll always be your daddy even when you’re smelly.
i’ll tell you stories and use my imagination,
to explore uncharted worlds and exploring all creation.
i’ll chase away the monsters,
and even throw away trash in the dumpsters.
i’ll kiss away your boo boos,
and make train noises go choo! choo!
I ain’t to proud to use a little treat,
to have you eat while in your seat.
not always sure if I know what I’m doin’,
at least our dinner wasn’t just puddin’.
you bring smiles to my heart little girl,
and so grateful we get to share love in this world.
if fixin’ your lunch is the last act i do,
I’ll be at peace with doin’ nothin’ mo’.
love is all the little actions,
filled with meaningful connections.
i spread my knife life loving as i spread the jelly,
and pray i’ll have time for a shower so i won’t be so smelly
Poem: Shik-gu (Family in Korean)
love begets love
embracing one another
in all our imperfections
sharing laughter and tears
Meditation Poem Series: #30
I meditated this morning, before heading down to NC with my daughter to visit family. It will be an adventure in parenting and still coming back to my seat during the time I have her for Christmas time.
Meditation Poem #30
i sit waiting
i keep it simple
heart to heart
Poem: Moments of Joy
glimpses of joy surround us, even midst confusion.
vague memories fade, when we sing and music enters
the soul with crisp clearness and words come out of your mouth.
moments of joy is all we have, whether we have dementia or not.
as I root myself in the moment, I realize that this is all we have
this very precious moment of here and now.
Poem: Burn
I burn for your
tender touch
a soft kiss
a kind word
a loving look
then I realize
it was all a lie
Poem: Love Song to My Higher Power
oh Holy One,
may I be one with You, so there is no longer
separation between thou and I.
may I be one with the infinite universe beyond time and space.
love crosses throughout space weaving my soul with all others,
finite beings woven together by Your divine love.
May we truly see with hearts open, and live the reality that when I hurt another
I hurt myself.
Infinite unity that brings about harmony, may it be in the eternal now.
Poem: Light and Joy
moments of joy come
even when my heart breaks
incredible Light can fill my life
even as I trudge through darkness
May love and peace surround you all
Poem: A Father’s Love
Your little snores make my heart soar.
I love you even when you throw your tantrums,
even when you fight sleep.
I love you, even when I get old and forget everything.
Remember I love you, when I act confused lost in my memories or feelings.
Love is the deepest memory hidden inside of us all.