Firefly

I saw a firefly the other day land ever so still on the antenna of our truck and stayed there, as though mesmerized by something only it understood. Well needless to say it was such a beautiful sight I rushed in for my camera hoping with every step that it would not fly away before I had a chance to capture it and as luck would have it, it was still perched upon this antenna when I returned. I moved into position as carefully as I could and snapped my first photo, no good, the background of sky was too bright, I tried again, still no good...this time the angle was off. To my dread the firefly who had sat still for 2 photos flew away, my luck had run out but then just as quickly as it departed it returned and took its position back on the antenna. Fearing it may flee again I knew it was now or never, I focused and moved about till the image I saw was as perfect as the moment felt and I snapped my final photo. Yes! I quietly celebrated, I took the photo I wanted, just the way I wanted, I whispered a thank you to the firefly who was still perched in position and went and put my camera away. It wasn’t until after I uploaded my photo and took a closer look at it that it struck me, the antenna looks very similar to the firefly which made me wonder; Could it be that this little firefly chose to rest upon my antenna not for want of a breather but rather in search of a friend, a familiar and despite the cold, hard surface that was so obvious to me this firefly saw a characteristic similar to its own and chose not to see the rest... I suppose we could all take a lesson from the firefly on my antenna, I know there are times I certainly could.

Deo Volente
June 29, 2009

Legend...

My words can do no justice
for I’ve lost them to dismay
The moment that reality
would shatter through my day
The silence of a splendid voice
from 5 to 50 strong
That reached into this heart of mine
through notes from every song
I sit within the silence
as I hear them all replay
Unable to believe
that it has ended quite this way
My choice is not to linger
in the shadows of the dark
But rather to remember
all the ways you lit that spark
The music you created
The way your talent grew
The passion wrapped in every word
and how your soul shone through
There’s one thing that I really know is true...
no one will ever do it quite like you.

Deo Volente
June 25, 2009

wishes of peace

RIP Mr. Michael Jackson and Miss Farrah Fawcett

Roads

Seek within the stillness,
that which does not seem quite great
For only by the test of time,
you'll find its destined state.
Know that in the silence,
there is much that will be said...
as the moment comes to pave the path
that leads from heart to head.
Search beyond illusion,
for not every spark is gold.
Understand that there are treasures,
far too precious to be sold.
Push beyond your limits,
to the things you cannot see.
For the journey in the distance
is what paves the road to be.
Let go of what hinders,
and impedes you in your years.
For your certainly much stronger,
than your worries and your fears.
Unravel all the doubting,
every if and should have been.
They are parasites that linger,
just to break you from within.
Seek the truth, with open heart
and eyes so you will know...
what will come by way of lessons learned,
are means by which to grow.

Deo Volente
may 12, 2009

Note

Happy Fathers day to all the real fathers out there; you are a precious commodity.

Deo Volente
June 21, 2009

I believe...

No matter how many weeds are in the garden, there's always room for flowers.

Deo Volente
June 13, 2009

Pray

No matter if I walk or run,
through heavy rain or pelting sun.
If in the seconds to bestow,
I'll wither or if I shall grow,
to face each path to be,
be shackled or be free.
I'll lift my eyes up to the sky,
no matter if I laugh or cry,
to seek you through your son...
and pray thy will be done.

Deo Volente
June 8th 2009