~Pono Pheidippides~

One of my best friends just ran a marathon.

A MARATHON.

I had the chance---was given the incredible gift, rather---of being there.

I watched as he pushed his limits, didn't back down, was humbled...physically broken...and fully spent.

And I was able to be half of the pair (one on each side) that picked him up---recognized with wonder---and rebuilt him, a single smile and shared laugh at a time.

Gratitude does not suffice to describe the feeling I have when I think of the blessing of simply BEING invited in---being allowed to witness such a milestone in his life---and scraping that sweet spirit up off the side of the road after it was all said and done.    *oh yeah, you better bet we fed him da best kine ono poke grindz afterwards too, cuz~

~Present Poem~

-Life-

-a delicate dance between chaos and clarity

-each day’s passing ushers in the unexpected

-this mixed bag of heartache and hilarity.

-Fragile-

-the moments among which….

-darkness threatens to overtake

-casting its long shadow—

-a blanket covering without care.

-Joyful-

-the heart--

-whose cavernous chambers overflow

-filled to the brim.

-boasting a beauteous beat

-harmonizing with gratitude

-and a melody of peace.

-This vessel’s voice sings and swells—

-It's arcing climax: a crescendo of love.

-Courageous-

-the ones

-who set upon their journeys.

-heads held high—roadmaps opened wide

-boldly blazing a trail

-with laborers few---and martyrs many.

-Faithful-

-the eyes

-whose vision is not blurred

-Heavenly heads, raised and upright

-Setting sights above

-unwavering commitment crowning their curls.

-Hopeful-

-it peeks around corners....

-the soul seeking that something

-reaching out hands for healing

-open-palms ready....waiting...

-with joyful expectation

-perched in the pregnant pauses--

-this steadfast spirit buoyed by belief…

-sets anchor among Truth’s tranquil tides.

-Free-

-A description of me.

-Would be,

-Could be.

-Shall BE~