I Am Wishing You Peace

When I admire the foliage of shrubs and trees

I bring my focus to detail the leaves.

I look at the veins

the shapes

their colour and tone,

whether they cluster in families

or grow out on their own.

I am thinking of New Year around the world,

the full heat of summer

the depth of white snow

and folk who are gathering

as some are alone.

Here in Australia

where white lilies bloom

the fragrance of these is filling the room.

Whether your Christmas

was warmed by the sun or a fire inside,

may goodness bring all that you need

and Kindness and Love

keep the world going around,

so I am wishing you peace

and the heart of a leaf

or crystals of snow to melt with the flow

and life will cycle wherever you go.

So breathe in a New Day,

and be warmed by generosity

to love in new ways.

(Written December 30, 2014)