Millenium Wishes
by PD Hemrick

 
I wish for you 
winter peace 
and Christmas joy 
all year long;
a strong spirit to be the most 
wonderful and unique person
you can possibly be;
a spirit that yearns
to grow and flourish; 
that has a tender touch*
and a strong embrace;
with a merriment that lives
in the center of your core
and spills forth as laughter
like a wine.

I wish for you
strong arms with an aching need 
to embrace loved ones;
a sharp intellect with the ability to articulate 
thoughts through clear voice 
as you speak your truth 
and strum your soulsong,
and always with the passion
of lava in your veins.

I wish for you
the strength that is needed 
when life shocks and rattles the senses;
the courage to 
STANDUP, CRYOUT
SHRILL and LOUD,
to BELLOW from the depths 
of your being;
then finding the strength
and will to carry on
without ever losing 
the compassion to care.

I wish for you
the vision to see 
the beauty and truth 
in all things;
a strong faith, 
a loving family and community;
with the ability to forgive yourself and others
through grace and goodwill,
and that it might cling to your character 
all year long.

I wish for you
tender moments
with a lover’s sigh*
like when she aches,
when she wants,
when she needs,
and you’ve fulfilled
her winter dreams;
and she now drifts
in winter peace.*
 

©Patricia D Hemrick
aka Windfield 12/20/99
all rights reserved

 

 
 
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