My light is shining.

 

A big shout out to the blog, The Drabble, for generously sharing one of my poems today, The Field.  It is an honor to be a part of your blog.  Follow the link to give it a read and visit their wonderful collection of poetry.  Then take a look at their new quarterly e-zine, The Drabble Quarterly.

Connecting with readers from around the world gives me a feeling of hope.  I can’t say thank you enough for reading my words and sharing your comments with me.  Let’s keep spreading love across the world.  We are all part of the human family.

Be well,

Ali

PS  This photo was taken in Seattle, WA. This is the famous gum wall.  Anyone is free to participate by leaving some gum behind to mark their visit.

A Mindful Vacation

Between each breath
one, maybe two seconds at most,
a tiny space of nothingness.
My passport can’t get me there.
Driving faster, running harder,
multitasking while eating lunch
working later, doing more…
no closer to my destination.

“Where would you like to travel to?” they ask.

someplace between
inhale
and exhale.

© Ali Grimshaw

Traversing Together

Head down, back bent,

climbing back into yourself

fear perspiring on your forehead.

Looks like you could use a lift.

Travel forward with me

I will steer for awhile.

You can coast.

I will pedal out the questions.

You can consider answers.

Life can be different

on a bicycle built for two.

© Ali Grimshaw