Looking together in the same direction.

Looking together in the same direction.
Sea otters hold hands while they sleep so they don't drift apart.

by my favorite poet, Mary Oliver

"Instructions for living a life.

Pay attention.

Be astonished.

Tell about it."

Mary Oliver


Tuesday, February 3, 2015

If I could walk your path for you

      I really like this:

If I could walk your path for you, I would pass. For there are lessons for you along the way.
But I will want to know all you have learned.
If I could remove obstacles from your path, I would not. For there you shall find your strength.
But I will offer my hand should you stumble.
If I could change the path you are on, I would refuse. For this is the way you must go.
But I will be there when you arrive where you are going.
If I could travel with you as you go, I would surely rejoice. For I shall have been witness to your growth, your strength, your coming home.
My challenge was never to save you from your path. For this you do not ask.
But should you ask, "Walk with me"?
I shall gently take your hand and quietly say, "I can". ~G

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