by Aliana Alani ©2014
In the distance a friend cries, mourning the passing of another
A senseless passing
In the distance, as though on cue a bird listens, then shutters
Wings flap, a caw is heard, and an honouring begins
In the distance
Here, a wind blows and swirls. There, a wave builds within the deep
Reaching the shores of another’s heart on the opposite side of distance
Who turns in wonder, for nothing happens without knowing
We are all connected
We move like butterflies fluttering to the tune of another’s song
Angels gracefully flying the skies of each other’s spirit
Dancing along moments of joy and sorrow, yours and mine
We are connected
In that distance, a man’s heart opens, daring to love again, further
Feeling it we turn his way, and remember – the magic and wonder
That is possible, here in our beautiful sometimes fragile Garden
Where we are all connected
…for Naren & his family