loving this living for shona

loving this living for Shona

the halloween you arrived was a magical moment in my life
my heart opened wide in love for your tiny form
you a placid baby fell asleep with ease
patience and joy your signature tune
you united the two worlds with grace
you blew in like a fresh spring breeze whispering
you are more than enough

you love challenge
a natural athlete fleet of foot
fast as a wild horse
chased your brother over the mountain
became a snow dancer extraordinaire

now in the springtime of life
your beauty like the solstice moon
you follow your heart
an accomplished olympian
builder of respectful relationships
charge towards your dreams with verve and vigour
spread your eagle wings as you race for gold
know success is in the adventure of the journey
held in precious focused moments

you nourish your seeds with intuition introspection discipline
weed out loneliness frustration negativity
grow yourself strong in the clean mountain air
delight in the splendour that surrounds you
you listen to your body’s intelligence
a vessel for the miracle of life
with dedication humour friends
you hoodwink struggle
embrace love life and laughter
a dazzling flower in my garden of life

One of the poems in my up and coming book Entangled Enchantments.