transfiguration

Land flies by

a white sphere carrying the future generations

father son and princess

southerly direction

the great highway opens before us:

the future

the present

the past

all meld into one

flying through the outback

suburbs blur

train lines join and straighten

great power line monsters pace their way

across acres of subdivision

and chalk markings

children cry

puppy alternates between wake and sleep

we visit the elders

we cook and talk and

discuss the old time

the puppy brings some joy to the bed bound

the children bring joy to them all

I sit and take it all in

for once aware of the moment

of its awe

of its mystery

these days will not always be

these too will pass away

i will be left

i will grieve

and i too will pass away

in that moment

I thought of all those I love

of my dearest friends and companions

of the great love mystery

which enacted us to be drawn together

i was thankful

i was awed

i was humbled

by all the love shown to me

you who read this

are part of this mystery too

for your friendship

thankyou

for your journey

my blessings

for your love –

mine in return.