“I think there’s a dimension of love that’s far beyond what we know
in terms of healing, in terms of expansion.
You can experience the healing that’s going on through the love that exists between two people;
you can see the light in the other’s body and you can feel it in your own. It’s a huge energy.”
— Marion Woodman

Love after Love

Cupid twin of Hermes,
Tricksters inscrutable
No matter three decades past,
different cultures, languages,
continents apart.

An unexpected visit
a wrinkle in time
synchronized landing
in perfect cadence
missing not a beat

The delicious feeling
of new socks
in old slippers.
Open to possibility
pleasure in the moment
coupled with memories
shared by fond friends
who long ago let go
and forgave the past.

Choosing to retain
only the dream and
good intentions
tempered over time
into essence of kindness,
good will and affection.

But in truth there’s more —
Phoenix reborn
risen from ashes
ageless, glowing
seasoned by sorrow
deepened by longing
blessed in love.

Ann West, 2015