Feeling as HARDY and strong as if I had on a full suit of ARMOR, I step into the sun. It has been glorious to work in the yard – my tired body bearing witness to my continued ability to be active. I soak up the sun, as if I am a walking SOLAR battery, drawing energy from the light. True, too, that I draw equal pleasure from the cloudy, rainy days. Being the POLAR opposite of my joyful gardening days in the sun, the cool rainy days balance me out. I relish the ebb and flow of the days, feeling alive and grateful.

Georg’ann

Almost June again.
Last year preparing
for treatment. Months
filled with watching
light in the leaves
of the Japanese MAPLE.

Remembering how fear
yielded to contemplation.
Bathed in quiet, held in love.
What I need so PLAIN.
Forgotten, practice reclaimed.
Knowing within how to
navigate POLAR extremes.

Heather