days of laughing sky…
If I had a day that I could gift you
it would be one of spacious laughing sky
lit by love so bright and tender and easy
that it fills you like a song
that you’ve been thirsty to hear,
a whole pool of it pressing firm and kind against your ache
till the knot of it comes untethered
and your tears run clear till they turn
to the sweet sound that healing makes
when it blossoms deep inside,
the kind of sky that pulls the troubled
from your heart
with every sip your eyes take
so that you feel it down inside
that you’re wanted, welcome,
waited for with a knowing hope that enjoys your process,
this ruthless patience hovering over your unique unfolding
with fierce affection
(you’re right on time, m’dear)
and smiling, nods and understands,
“see here, brightwing, how even in your process
you’re my shining star and there is absolutely nothing
that you have to do or get right or sort or fix or tweak
so that it’s good.
I’m smitten, all the love of the universe,
with you.”
If you look up right now,
I imagine you can hear
it whispered in the breeze
just exactly where you are.
Hear?
“If you must err, do so on the side of audacity.”
-Sue Monk Kidd
Thank you. I needed to see this today – and i love your dancing skies – and heart.
Such a thoughtful gift Jennifer, I like the sky you describe. It leaves me feeling very loved from the inside out and ready to meet the unfolding of the day from whatever life trows at me. Sending you waves of happiness.
Hugs,
JB
blue skies, fluffy cotton clouds and green green grass – a chorus of happiness. hope you are enjoying a happy weekend my friend.
“The kind of sky that pulls the troubled from your heart…” That is so moving Jennifer and says volumes about you–that you have suffered in your life and know how to heal the heart of others. May you be happy and enjoy May’s sky. Susie
“The kind of sky that pulls the troubled from your heart…” That is so moving Jennifer and says volumes about you–that you have suffered in your life and know how to heal the heart of others. May you be happy and enjoy May’s sky. Susie
These words soothe my weary soul. The past month was an especially hard one for me. But I am deciding to be happy once again…and I hear your whispers in the wind, Jennifer. Thank you, dear Friend.
What a gift you are to the world!
I thank you Jennifer for this beautiful post… I take this all in, savouring each and every word you have shared filling my heart. Blessings!! xxo
Oh, so glorious! This is just magical — on a lovely and perfect day like today, I feel as though we are sharing a sky filled with light and laughter and joy.
Lovely. I just recently took to looking up all the time. I love taking pictures of the sky now, especially when it’s laughing! Thank you for this gift! ♥
I just love skies and clouds…so thank you for your gift!!! 🙂
What a wonderful way to begin a new day.
Love love love!!!❤️
Your words and images are such a balm to my winter weariness ~ love to you, happy weekend.
I’m so glad I came for more than just a little sip.
I got a big gulp!
Of joy
Love
wonder
awe
spirit and beauty.
So grateful!
So beautiful, your words and photos have captured my heart 🙂
Our sky is looking much the same — what a glorious blue and all the puffiness! As always, perfect words to match your beautiful photos!
Oh, dear Jennifer. I have been away from real blogging for months and months. I have missed visiting my friends. I have missed connecting. I have missed you. It is so good to come back here and see that you are still savoring the best things in life. Still sharing your heart here. I have missed you, friend.
Finally getting around to posts and what a heart gladdening post I found here…thank you as I needed your wonderful words and sky!