The invisible wind
Touches the chime lightly
And turns that silent force into a chorale,
A pleasant, relaxing ringing.
Each sounding is a reminder
Of past friendships who have touched me,
A poem for lost loves
Who have joined in my life’s song.
After the wind passes
The chime is silent.
So am I, but we are both still here
Capable of resonating again.
The next person who touches me
Shall hear this melody, angels singing
If not from my lips
At least as a stirring in her Soul.
She will know my truth
Because I have learned to say it.
She will hear my voice as if ringing soft notes
Saying sweet words of love.
I.J. Hall, October 3, 2004
Poems, teachings of Buddhism, anecdotes, travelogues and other humorous comments.
About Me
- Irv Jacob
- I used to be a shy and retiring sort, although recently I coordinated a "Sunday Service" about Buddhism. It was well received, I spoke about "Misunderstandings about Buddhism." I was accused of being a "Sage on the Stage" by way of insult, which I denied, but now I have decided to claim this as a brand. Now available: poems, Canto Kusala, about Buddhist teachings, and two books based on Buddhist teachings from the rational tradition. An email file copy of these is available to anyone upon request. I am teaching as a second career, now a substitute here in Pullman, WA, and otherwise out to pasture. I do a lot of volunteer work, including for the local Literacy Council, the Food Bank, and trustee for the Unitarian U. Church. I do remodeling and fixing up around the house, keep busy with landscaping, counting California Quail and running errands. I like to travel, and visit grandchildren and their various parents too, and it seems like we get around somewhere about every other month.
2 comments:
I really like that poem. It is true to everyone's life who has had many people come and go through their life making a symphony of memories.
It's great to see you blogging. I'll link your page to mine. Keep in touch.
Uncle Irvin,
You truly have a gift for forming ordinary words into melodic phrases that resonate through the reader's soul and bring vivid imagery of those words to life. Great to see you have a blog now!
Love, Wanda
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