To the near that gathers us
To the crux of matter
From silly money-making
From struggle each against all
From grabbing grabbing and puffery
To the near that gathers us and lasts lasts
:- Doug.
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flashes suddenly between us
Daily we hear others’ voices
But not that within
The soul we share
And are
Till death flashes suddenly between us
:- Doug.
Sign but start anew
Sigh, but start anew every day
To bring about the world
You came to make
:- Doug.
That little boy I was
That little boy I was, diving into the grass on the far side of the highway after almost getting hit, and I today, 65 or so years later speeding down the same highway eyes alert, share a presence.
:- Doug.
I thought this story was about…
Is there more to learn, to unpack from the “She died peacefully the first time” story? What the daughter thought was important. What upset the husband too. The son with his paper as well. What do you hear from each of them? The whole family dynamics were in play, and attention must be paid, all must be heard. Each had a legitimate thing to add. Eventually, all grew quiet.
I thought this story was about Mom’s comfort. But there is more here.
I thought this story was about you telling your children what you want. But there is more here.
:- Doug.
What is the necessity of family and community?
What is the necessity of family and community? Together is a necessity. Everyone’s voice must be heard. It is a respiration, from individual autonomy to gathering family and back. My wishes are important; so are everyone’s touched by my and our decisions.
:- Doug.
How to knot a tie
How to knot a tie
or tie a knot
you old man
can teach me
things I must know
:- Doug.
Therefore use your
All powerful—
Therefore use your power,
human, for good
All knowing, all loving—
Therefore use your knowledge
and loving for good
All present—
Therefore be present
to those near you
All hearing—
Hear
:- Doug.
to raise a grandparent
It takes a village to raise a grandparent
It takes a grandparent to raise a village
Where have all the grandparents gone?
:- Doug.
