The Magic Flow

An empty space in the widest ocean Separates families from each other. Father left soon, became a refugee But mother and children had to stay. Of course they all want to get together Like so many others in our world. This empty space is now the eternal wait They are hoping fate will change one…

The Excess of Confidence (German)

Das Übermaß an Vertrauen Eines Tages auf einer grünen Wiese, ich saß Ein Buch in der Hand, ich weiß nicht wie lange ich las. Drei Hühner zeigten keine Angst und zu mir kamen Ich war wirklich überrascht, als sie so nahe waren. War es meine Gegenwart, so wohlwollend, Die Hühner näherten sich so vertrauend Sie…

The Excess of Confidence

I was sitting on a meadow one day A book in my hands, how long I can’t say. Three hens came close to me and showed no fear I was most surprised as they came so near. Was it my presence, so benevolent, What made them approach me so confident? They just trusted me and…

Confidence

With ebbs and flows like sea and lake waters the ground was trembling, magnificent earthquake confidence was at stake. Wanted to do your best so never felt at rest you are too self-demanding so confidence faded. Too much self-exigency leave me please, let me be tell it now. That parent, sister, brother, that relative of…

Too much repression for nothing

“Did you read it?” Ismael said. “Yes, you mean this article called The lack of gentle platonic touch by Mark Greene,” said Fèlix. “Yes, she also sent me the link per Whatsapp. It was good to practice my English. It made me think about our society’s values and especially about the role of men. Our…

Hawaiian dolls

These Advent days are busy for the Poor Clare nuns in the convent because it is prayer time. Unless there is something absolutely urgent silence is required and they will not answer any calls from the outside. Then there is also the cake preparation. Selling cakes is a good source of income and all the…

The final departure 2/2

Part 2 Kyrta’s mother had written a long text to be read at the ceremony. Nonetheless she said she was unable to read it aloud. Kyrta knew no one else would be able to do it. The text was all about her father’s life story. It seemed so important for her to pay him this…

The final departure 1/2

Part 1 You will not always enjoy the company of the people for whom you care most. Some of us will die sooner, others later. That illness took Kyrta’s father away too soon but he died peacefully and without any suffering while she and her mother were taking turns to hold his hand. The words…

Last Moments

Last moments together peace of mind and spirit magic energy flowing my hand holding yours. The pain has vanished now sleep peacefully take in all this love I am giving you. No grass in the park no plants in the lake though colorful flowers give hope for your leaving. The sculpture remains, see the confident…

The Park

Trees and blue sky, sweet lavender and rosemary not knowing why a few lines I could invent. Soft wind caressing my face and the birds singing distant feeling this nature’s embrace longing to hold. So much there is now at stake sunbeams crossing through tree leaves, peaceful water of the lake sensing all, what nature…