Welcome
—child—
Welcome
—to the Now
You
—are here…
I
—am here…
We
—are here…
Providing
—safe space—
and sustenance
—that you—
might…thrive…
It is
—your life—
your…plan
—our…promise…
Greeting you
—with joy
Supporting
—your reach—
your choice
—your lessons
That…what Love
—you hold—
might…be…revealed
—freed to spread—
bringing
—change & growth—
to all you touch
—and…perceive…
Take our hands
—find your strength
We stand
—providing stability
As you
—pull yourself up—
finding
—our eyes & smiles…
Learn to
—find the earth—
with full contact
—(a process—
of balance
—and intent)…
Changing
—your Center
Growing strong
—and confident…
Discovering
—a…fall—
is simply
—a series of recoveries
(Each one
—something to hold—
in the equation
—of existence)…
Explore
—taste, suck, chew, bite—
grab, pinch, drop & throw
Swallow
—and spit out—
Whatever you must…
Then
—chase & hide—
pouncing out
—growling & wrestling—
in such a state
—as Grace can grant…
Expand your sphere
—always exploring
Open & close
—look & question
Let the music
—of your heart—
burst forth
—always honest & real…
Know…Joy
—know…challenge
Know victory
—and having won—
move on
—right into—
what…comes…next…
Be rewarded
—for persistence…
Learn to give
—and to receive…
Learn that ownership
—has consequences—
greater
—than mere possession…
Love the light
—celebrate nature
Respect
—and hold—
each living thing
—with a goal—
of understanding
—and awe…
Grateful
—for this precious place…
As you
—pick things up
As you
—open & close
As you
—swim in the dog dish—
painting
—invisible masterpieces—
upon the kitchen floor—
—know always—
that you are loved
—and cherished
A treasure
—beyond compare or counting…
Thank you
—for landing here
May you grow
—far past our abilities—
one day
—making us wonder—
at your brilliance & skill
as you become
—everything you are…