Ah Mother's Day

Ah Mother's Day..

filled with spectral 

color, depth and 

dimensions of all

the beating heart 

can bear, memory

of first cries - and

satin skin - of tears

of joy and anguish

of parchment good-

byes and joyous

hellos -of heinous

heartbreak and

inexpressible joy

Ah Mother's Day...

when the Great

Mother Earth her-

self sighs and

sends crashing

seas and gentle

rains to flourish

power, passion

and love beyond

measure or

replication -

Ah Mother's Day..

for all those who

emerged from womb

or entered a welcome

room - for those who

now sparkle in the

whisper of the wind

to those whose power

stirs conflict and heart-

ache ...cry silver tears

Ah Mother's Day...

may all find the

sparkle of love in the

gift of life and for those

fortunate enough to

attach joy to a particular

mother ... be she in your

arms or ensconced in the

mystic magical memory

of your heart

dance 

because of

or inspite of

dance 
the dance of life

Ahhhhh..... Mother's Day.....