Hugging You

I have spent more time at
RiverRoot Farm then ever before.
I'm sure the same for you and your home.

This time has cultivated intimacy
and curiosity
Noticing who and what shows up
Particularly in the natural world

The last 3 days we have been
the refuge for a great horned owl

It is not well

This morning it came in closest to the house
seeking rest and sleep
David chased off the crows
It slept

I want to scoop this one up and hug it
I shouldn't
I won't

Feels much the same with beloveds in community I now see
in town
I want us to scoop each other up and hug
We shouldn't
We won't

But, we will one day again
Embraces of friendship and kindness
Care for a world and each other that are not quite well.

May music and dance be a refuge today
May your wild one that shows up
have a place to land.