Brigid’s Day Song

As we look out over our world this St. Brigid’s Day, 2024–there are many reasons to be afraid, but if we look within, the fire of courage arises. Listen to Luka Bloom‘s song, “Don’t Be Afraid of the Light that Shines Within You,” from his album, “Eleven Songs”:

For our longtime friend, Paul, who recently passed away…

Refraction

And so the time came
When you sat up at the edge of your bed
And you leaned into celestial twilight
Your falling turned to flying,
Your saccade absorbed into one buoyant spiral.

We’ll see you again and meet in the sacred arroyo:
When the mountain has cried the last of her stones
We’ll recognize your face by your wild belovedness
And earth and light will embrace.

 

*Image and poem by David Morrison courtesy of Dreamwalker Way LLC, 2024