Dearest Self

Dear Self,

Deep in my heart you reside

A loving presence that cannot be bribed.

Despite wanderings of the seeking mind

You have patiently waited for me to arrive.

Everything I hoped to be

I already am.

Time could stop tomorrow

And we would continue to begin.

You must be laughing inside

As I tried to run away.

Chuckling "O child return to me. See who you are. See you are free."

"No I would shout," from under my bed. "You don't understand, the world out there, it is scary and sad."

Then you would start humming a tune

A melody of truth pulling me gently back into you.

Your love sincere, your presence so strong.

I feel I can do anything when I release into your arms.

Your compassion and willingness to serve another

Brings tears to my eyes, we are all brothers.

Your twinkling eyes and curious brows

The way you play like a child even in a crowd.

You are me

Your are them

We are all one

Beyond the end.