In the right light,
the morning greets me
with the kind of hope needed
to float joyfully into the day.
I start with a smile
lit from within.
In the right light,
my elderly cat appears like a
kitten resting after deep play.
As the rays of sunshine he bathes in
shimmer across his gray coat,
they seem to hide how frail
he really is.
In the right light,
the emerging silver threads
on my head
bring a sparkle to my deep blue eyes,
revealing the gift
of my earned evolution
and the power of being seen.
In the right light,
all life is art –
and all its shades,
all its colors, shapes, and textures,
all the broken and joined lines,
seem to form words –
the ones that matter.
They speak louder to me
these days.
In the right light,
the trail ahead appears
clear and illuminated
for the distance.
It’s never ending
but in the good way –
the way that comforts.
The invitation to proceed
feels safe and important.
In the right light,
the wounded places within
become fertile ground
which, when thoughtfully nurtured,
produce fresh verdant growth
that is quite beautiful.
Noticing this deepens
my breathing and presence
in my life.
In the right light,
the dim of dusk
brings a glow
which kisses everything.
The quality of this light
forms speech which calls to me…
“Come on home, Sweet One. You have done well.
It is time to rest now. Tomorrow we begin again together.”
If light is in your heart, you will find your way home.
Rumi
Copyright@CynthiaCadyStanton.com, Feb. 2022
Becoming and Beholding 
So hopeful, beautiful and lyrical!
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Uplifting verse. ✨
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Soothing to the spirit as if a soft, gentle piece of music; food for the soul.
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Hi Cynthia,
I’d love to be able to print this poem. Is it possible- do you have a collection to buy?
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Hi Nan, I do not have a collection to buy as yet. I appreciate you reaching out to let me know you would like to print it. I am curious how you would share it. Can you fill me in on that? As long as you reference me and my blog and website, you are welcome to share it for free. I will one day create a collection to sell. I am glad you like it! If you can bring me more followers by sharing it, that would be payment enough for the time being. Blessings, Cynthia
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I also have a website: cynthiacadystanton.com. Please check it out and share as well. Thanks! Cynthia
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