‘Shine’
May 30, 2025
- from May to June
A Pause
It looks like the world is pausing for a moment, and I accept the invitation to truly see.
There are thousands of flares of sunlight filtering through the tree leaves. Voices ride the blowing wind, carrying whispers of blessings as they touch my skin. There is no movement of daily life in the scene of this empty street—only light and shadow dancing on the concrete wall across the road. The movement of my chest as I breathe. The long release of my exhale. The touch of a paper. The words linger in my gaze.
Love, if you want, you can sit here with me for a moment and take in this breath of beauty and solitude.
So I recall this pause of peace
when I look at the pretty face I admire.
When our eyes meet, I see your life dance;
in the stillness of yours, your soul shines.
My heart yearns for presence,
my life longs for beauty.
In a gaze, we see, we connect,
but only in the truth do we truly meet.
The days are nice, and the tea is sweet. I see there’s more beauty in everyday life, just as you wished for. On another beautiful day, I’ll cherish its flavors. And in another pause, I’d climb onto your lap and savor that peace for a glimpse of forever
- may
