Thank you Lynda! What a gift "What a Gift" is! It reminded of another related bit of poetry by May Sarton:I can lookat my bodyas an old friend who needs my helpor as an enemy who frustrates mein every waywith its frailtyand inability to cope. Old friend,I shall tryto be of comfort to youto the end. Holiday blessings!Carleton StockSt. Louis On Monday, December 18, 2023 at 11:26:13 AM CST, Lynda C via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: John turns 85 tomorrow December 19. This bit of poetry was written 10 years ago but still reflects the gratitude of being sustained. Check out the poetry and the links below. John would enjoy hearing from you. Contact only through my e-mail now. A photo or reflection of when he knew you would assist his memory recall. There are over 6,500 entries in Journey Reflection. Share with him one that has had special meaning for you. How grateful we are for our rich collegial connections through our shared endeavors through OE and ICA, and family and friends. Happy Holidays! I hear that another ICA December birthday fellow is over 100 on Christmas Day. Join us with greetings for Fred Karpoff! fdmkarpoff@gmail.com . We’ve only just begun! Grace and peace, Lynda (and John) Cock. Journey Reflection March 3, 2013 “What a Gift” blog link What a gift to have Lived in you, body … Seeing through your eyes Dancing with your feet Breathing from your lungs Talking with your voice Hugging with your arms … And sensing with your spirit Bright blessed day Dark sacred night Love of my kin and Our common Earth! What a gift it is To live in you, body! Thanks for carrying me So long, so far, And oh so well … Most of all, Thanks for putting me In touch with spirit At the heart of it all. ***** ~jpc, 3/1/13 Nez: Thanksgiving is an awesome experience. Namaste. ______ Image: stock photo ***** Xtra Blog Post:From Star Dust (Zen saying) ***** Journey Reflection(
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