life promises us nothing,
not the length of our stay
nor the complexity of our path.
life promises us nothing
except
that there will be opportunity to learn everything we need to know.
tragedy?
count on it.
but count also upon joy.
and if
you stay open
and if
you grow still,
and if you
can strip away everything you thought was important,
you will be left with the love
you began with.
your open heart was earned with bravery,
and persistence
and tears.
now that you walk the world
with an inner smile
you can do what we were meant to do -
share it.
share your story
share your smile
share your love.
there is an unknowable future
that you can touch.
how you touch it
is up to you.
not the length of our stay
nor the complexity of our path.
life promises us nothing
except
that there will be opportunity to learn everything we need to know.
tragedy?
count on it.
but count also upon joy.
joy - mjd 2013
and if
you stay open
and if
you grow still,
and if you
can strip away everything you thought was important,
you will be left with the love
you began with.
your open heart was earned with bravery,
and persistence
and tears.
awaken - mjd 2013
now that you walk the world
with an inner smile
you can do what we were meant to do -
share it.
share your story
share your smile
share your love.
there is an unknowable future
that you can touch.
how you touch it
is up to you.
What an amazing piece of writing, Mare... really powerful, thank you! Lovely work as well :)
ReplyDeleteThis is the second post I have read in the last few days that mentioned sharing your story.
ReplyDeleteShare..such a broad, all encompassing thought.
Much Love,
Carol
So very wise x thank you
ReplyDeleteHappiness is a choice, being connected is a choice . Wise words my friend . xx
ReplyDeleteWoke up this morning...expecting nothing. Serendipitous gift! Made my day so much better. Thank you!
ReplyDelete