Arms Wide Open

Wide open to life

Like the outstretched branches of the cherry blossom

Awaiting the new day

Anticipating awe

Inspired, desired

Not mired down

Married to wonder

This little heart

            Not full of fear

Lately I have been watching the trees

They announce a sense of self

At ease with their place in the world

I long for that kind of certitude in my core

Full of Grace and Courage

            Full of Time

Stillness in my Source

Dying and birthing

Sweet acceptance