The full moon called you
You answered and came to us
Leaving the warm secure
for the adventure of life and love
We are so glad you are here
No one like you has ever been
or ever will be
Unique beautiful creation
You
I love how I can see both your parents
in your beautiful face
I cannot wait
to hold you
breathe in your fresh scent
straight from heaven
© 2015 Julie Clark
The house was filled with light
as the sun rose
over the tree tops
over the lake
Warmth and light
expanded our hearts
We drank it in
as we had not seen the sun
in several days.
The light also pushed
into the shadows of the house
Showing what needed
dusting, cleaning
a smudge here
a dust bunny there
a streak across the glass
Not to be afraid of the light
Let it in
Let it bring healing and cleansing
Not to be afraid of the hard work
of the soul
to bring deep lasting
much-needed change
to the shadow places in my heart
Oh that I would run to the light
and stay there
just as my small dog finds
a sunny spot
and curls up to nap
The past experiences
of facing my shadows
and not dying
but living through it
to become more whole
reminds me that I will again
live through any pain
the light may reveal
© 2015 Julie Clark
Beloved Ones are like
a cabin in the woods
A safe place to stop
along the journey home
Warm fire of family
of being oneself
No need to cloak
my vulnerability
Or hide my face
in a mask
Feast and refresh
take the nourishment
Rest for the next leg of the road
be it stoney or steep
Another cabin will appear
a light in the window
Will beckon me
when needed most
© 2014 Julie Clark
A strip of loose birch bark
is catching the morning rays
A glowing lantern
high up in the tree
slowly diminishing in light
Only for a few moments
it held it’s rosy gold
The sunlight plays
through the forest
Who will I catch to
hold my light
Once caught
we hold the memory
and will never be the same
© 2014 Julie Clark
It was all there
down at the beach today
we were hushed and in awe
at the glory in the rain
and in the sun
glory in the forest
and in the sea
glory in the fresh air
filling our lungs
in the wind
sweeping by
glory in the bright blue sky
and the deep dark clouds
glory in the walking
glory in the heron
chased into flight
by a pair of labs
glory in our pup
running back and forth
and glory
in the bald eagle
swooping near
© 2014 Julie Clark
These are the four poems I read at Nathan and Sarah’s wedding this last Saturday in Dubach, Louisiana. The first I wrote for Michael and Analia’s wedding in Tarija, Bolivia in 2009. The second I wrote for Suzie and Lich’s wedding on Whidbey Island in Washington State in 2010. The third I wrote when Nathan and Sarah were about to graduate from Tien Shan International School in Kazakhstan in 2009. The final poem was written in 2014 especially for Nathan and Sarah’s wedding.
Love is a choice I make today
Oh joyous day finally arrived
Long waited for dreams come true
Songs filling the air and our hearts
We choose love today.
The dance begun with timid steps
Continues on ever stronger
Each step uniting us closer together
Oneness and unity belong to us
We choose love today.
Each new day will come
Some with joy, some with pain
Love is patient
Love is kind
Remember the ancient words
They are life
Strong medicine when the heart feels sick
Love is a choice we make each day.
© 2009 Julie Clark
The story began
Long before you opened your eyes or breathed your first breath
Love has always been
In the Ancient Circle of Three
As the nature of love is to grow and be given away
It will never diminish, but multiply from generation to generation
As each new set of lovers take their place in the dance,
Unique in wonder and glory,
They replay the original heartbeat of the universe in their steps
It’s true
Our wildest and best dreams
Love is at the center
Not perfected in us yet
We see only dimly through a glass
But each choice to love brings closer the time
When love will rule the day
And there will be no more darkness
No more night
So take your place young lovers
Follow the wind of the Spirit
Who will lead you on
Choose love each and every day
For one another and for all those who enter your circle
As surely as the sun rises each day
The world will be brighter and lighter
Because you two have joined the dance
© 2010 Julie Clark
Love Has Time (Fridge Poetry)
Love has time
For summer music
Playing magically
Like moonlight
Bouncing upon the night
Love has time
To wait
For blossoms in their buds
To spread forth into the light
And say “I am here in all my glory”.
© 2009 Julie Clark
Who knew?
That waiting would take this long?
That your lives would weave together again
Who knew?
That your hopes and dreams had to die and be buried?
That a surprise resurrection was coming?
Who knew?
That there were tender eyes watching?
That there were strong hands guiding and weaving?
Who knew?
That you would be invited to join together in the great dance of love?
That you would hear the invitation and say yes?
Who knew? God knew and now we all know!
Let the source of all Love teach you now how to love one another.
© 2014 Julie Clark
I am paying close attention
to the birdsong
this spring.
They stop me at the window
in the yard
on a walk or
on the way to the car.
“We have something to say to you!”
“Are you listening?”
As a small girl
I would lie down in the cool
shaded grass
looking up into the green leaves
deciphering the birdsong
code –
the chattering, whistling,
singing from one branch
to another:
“Come to tea!”
“Don’t forget to feed your babies!”
Now they are singing
sweet reminders:
“Slow down,
no need to rush.”
“Don’t take life
so seriously.”
“Enjoy this moment with us.”
“We have a secret
we want to sing to you.”
© 2014 Julie Clark
I didn’t deserve this
I didn’t plant the seed or bulb
I didn’t tend or care for it properly
It was just there when we moved in
Then the blackberry brambles took over
and one day my fearless sons decided
to clear them out
and oh yeah, I forgot there was a camellia under there
and now look what is happening
grace upon grace
undeserved favor
is smiling on me
with every open bloom on this bush
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