sunlight, april 16

Beautiful sun shines with all the fervor of life. That is what the past few days have been like, beautiful. With constant classes, early and late stays at the library, tests, meetings, stress - the beautiful sunshine made it all okay.

You never know what you have before you lose it - love, loss. I have learned so much about the value of life over the past few days. Scared, unsure, fragile. Be strong, let others know how you feel, share your love, share your passions. I know who my true friends are and that they will never do anything to hurt me; they will always be there for me, and I love them for that. With that said, today is going to be difficult. My best friend is not here, making today feel a little strange. She knows that I love her and that I am beside her in where she is right now, and I know the same - and that is all that matters.

I wrote a poem about today, that day, April 16, 2007.

Remember

I hold a soft wax
it drips down – burns
down to the origin, creator
God
it continues to fall
no regard for my sorrow
waves drip down porcelain courage
remember.

speckled
men and women, orange and maroon
friends pile
families pray
we embrace
Remember.

silence
the way she drank her coffee
struggled to walk in high heels
I miss her – and I have only heard
Stories
help with uncertainty
Remember.

a butterfly knows more
than it will ever let on
teach me your ways
colors allude to knowledge
how to know?
Remember.

teach through spirit, dance
dance for me
see your reaction
positive grief

we are drawn together as one
united by a single flame, passion
see it –
I can
is it too difficult to recall?
Remember.


Just some thoughts - take it as you will.

I think today is a day where everyone needs to be together, just together. I don't think it matters what you are doing, just the fact that we are all together is what matters. Even if we can't be together, find a way to be together in spirit. People are emotional on this day, comfort all that you are able to. Know that some people do not handle this well, so be understanding. Emotions rise, thoughts diminish, love and comfort are needed.

On another note, today is a beautiful day, which makes it all the more appropriate. Take today as you will - however you need. Enjoy the sun, your friends, and our community.

for now,
a hokie