A Candle For Kirsten

Kirsten has said that it would give her great comfort if her family and friends would light a candle for her. She is not doing well and my heart is heavy.

Kirsten was unable to attend the Callanish Creative Arts Retreat last week and she was so missed by all - but her pictures were there and her spirit floated all about us. She was so in my heart that I had to express it in words and so I dedicate this piece to my friend:

FRIDAY NIGHT THOUGHTS OF KIRSTEN - JANUARY 28.11

Tonight I write

For you

My friend

My sister friend

My forever friend

You have graced my life with your friendship

My home with your presence

My heart with your kindness

My eyes with your smile

And my soul with your words

You've taught me the art of letting words simply appear

without having to hunt then down

You introduced me to Prudence and let me know

just what kind of a friend she can be

Wiser in your years and gentler in your spirit

You've given me insight into how

the wrong words can be made right

All the while embodying wisdom, spirit and fun

I feel your presence deep in my heart & deep in my soul

For I have learned so much sitting with you these past years

And want to be just like you when I grow up

You've been enveloped in every part of my being these past few months

Now you know I'm not a praying kinda gal

But I wonder, does screaming at the universe to look after you

count in some way

And so tonight I hold you tightly

and want more of you

I won't say good-bye - ever

Not tonight - not ever

Due Tramonti (Two Seasons) by Ludovico Einaudi is a favored Callanish piece introduced to our community and so often played for us by Maryliz - it feels like the right piece to play.