And what of this life?
The mind sets itself, darkening,
wandering through a self-contained maze.
But here’s the sun, shining on my face–
melting the brittle brumal pathways
that detour spirit.
In the middle of the afternoon, on a clear day, the sun shines between the buildings across the street right into my windows. The other day just as I took a break and lay down on my couch, savoring the warmth, this version of John Denver’s “Sunshine” came on the radio.
Which of course made me think of George Harrison’s “Here Comes the Sun”.
Gifts. For this week’s earthweal challenge.
K. 
Two fave songs that take me back…..i love your poem – as warm as the sun!
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Thanks Sherry. It’s amazing how many sun songs there are, but these are two favorites.
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YYes! It is the physical self that holds our soul–not the mind. How simply and sweetly you capture that here.
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Thanks Susan.
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There’s something so satisfying in asking yourself a question and finding the answer. Just follow the sun.
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Thanks Jane. The appearance of the sun after a series of grey days can change my mood immediately.
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I know, it’s magical.
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“Brittle brumal pathways” is magnificent…. Alas, having had that John Denver song sung at me most of my life, I can’t bring myself to listen – but I love George Harrison and that is a great version!
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Thanks Sun. I can only imagine. I was just reading about women whose names inspired songs (although I can’t remember where)–how disconcerting to be greeted with a song after introducing yourself (even if they don’t know you’re the “real” Sharona).
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The simple gift of sunlight can be one of the best! This is such a succinct and beautiful verse.
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Thanks Ingrid. I feel better on any sunny day.
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Me too for sure!
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The thing about gifts is that they’re priceless when we’re grateful for them. How much the world turns on that reciprocity. Thanks – Brendan
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Thanks Brendan.. i always appreciate the sun, but being confined to my apartment so much my appreciation is intensified.
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We accept those gifts when they come to us. We accept them without any thought other than joy and thanks. Having John Denver’s song come on at just that moment though, you really have to wonder…
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Thanks Jade. Yes you do.
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