What shall you do

with this generous gift

of another delicious year to live?

As your music plays

mellifluously

here and now

and the sun rises

on your hopes invisible

and still possible.

Can you move into this now

and this now and this now

with enchantment

bewilderment

and vigilant attention?

As others you’ve loved

are silenced by that long sleep

what shall you roar

from the rooftops

in this uncharted year?

Why not be

daring

passionate

kind

grateful

loving.

In the midst of this life’s

madness and beauty,

and inexorable sorrows,

seek opportunities to scatter more love.

Support others

so no one suffers alone

share a bit of your own light

when you have some to spare

and adore yourself a little more.

Greet the day with a light heart

palms pressed together in reverance

for another chance to love.

Is it possible

to be in love with yourself,

your own luscious life

and the whole world?

In an ineffable blink of an eye

you will take your last breath

and what you will remember

 of this remarkable journey

will surely be love.

Casey Conerly 2015

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