By Cynthia Cady Stanton | Featured Contributor
It takes just a moment
to pause and let go –
to notice.
Presence always waits
patiently for us.
She is found
in the smallest of things…
The slow drip of water
off a rock
which holds
the riverbank in place…
Presence is there.
The thought that gives birth
to the word that spawns a tear…
Yes. There.
In that moment between
the reach of your hand
to the lifting of another –
Or when the homeless man
catches your eye and
a generous smile blooms…
There!
How short our time is.
We squander Presence
like we waste water…
We forget to look,
to hear the slow drip,
to speak the unspoken word.
We get lonely
in this poverty
of connection.
Sad, isn’t it?
This slip of a rose
through the grasp of our fingers.
We ignore the dropped flower
and miss out on the bouquet,
the colors…
And then we grieve the loss of
a flower to cheer us –
it’s brilliance unwitnessed.
Love is like this, too.
It can hide beneath.
So, let’s elevate the
Presence and the Love, too.
For without them,
we aren’t even here.
And we are so needed.
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Author Bio
Cynthia Cady Stanton is a hospice chaplain, writer, and speaker. Her inspirational blog, Becoming and Beholding, can be described as “an exploration of a personal journey of awakening.” She is currently available to provide spiritual services and counseling to those in need.
Blog: BecomingAndBeholding.com
Professional Site: CynthiaCadyStanton.com
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Another beautiful poem, Cynthia. Perfect for our times.
Cherishing the present moment is the joy in life. I appreciate your poem.
Thanks for this on a day I needed it.
Powerful use of words such depth. We do waste alot of presence,lost within our thinking, worrying, stressing, wasted time on apps and surfing the internet. Great reminder to take a few minutes out to walk outside and connect with nature.
I so agree! Thank you for your generous feedback!
These beautiful words are so needed at this time ! Your work is supportive and hopeful.
Thank you, Barbara!
Love is like this, too.
It can hide beneath
very truly and sincerely appreciated the love
Thank you!
This is beautiful. It’s sad how often we forget to look under the surface to see the more beautiful.
Thank you for sharing If you feel like a smile please come visit my site as well
Stay well and laugh when you can
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback and will do!
Powerful and evocative!
Thank you so much!
Lovely words and thoughts for the times.
Pam
Thanks, Pam. BTW, I love cats, too. If you check out my site, you might find a poem or two inspired by my cat. 🙂
Visited your blog…..I see you have a beautiful cat! I have a HUGE one….LOL Thanks for visiting……..