I just discovered a new poet on the website of Commonweal, Samuel Menashe. With short, even cryptic poems, he captures some essential dimension of life which I think Ram Dass had in mind decades ago when he coined the expression, “Be here now.” Here is a sample of his work, entitled “Rue”:
For what I did
And did not do
And do without
In my old age
Rue, not rage
Against that night
We go into,
Sets me straight
On what to do
Before I die—
Sit in the shade,
Look at the sky
Sitting in the shade and looking at the sky is really good advice, though I would suggest a dollop of the lovely sunshine here and there! Momma nature is so gracious and loving, though culture teaches us to live in the past and/or future and avoiding the loveliness of, “being here now.”
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Lew, today’s poem, 29 February was a Gift. Thank You. Dean is 92 now and in 3d stage dementia, I am sole caretaker, he fell twice this week, decisions must be made….I’m healthy and able to handle most of his needs, but if I get sick we’ll both be in trouble! Keep up the good work with your words and wisdom. Fondly, Sue C.
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Oh thank you so much! I’m so sorry to hear about your situation with Dean. Bless both of you. And that is not idle “Christian-eze”; I really mean it. My heart is heavy for you. This life “thingy” is challenging, even before we enter into “aging.” I’m gonna send you an email…hoping I have your current email address. So good to hear from you
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Lovely!
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Thank you!
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