Slow Motion

 Slow Motion

Fissures, formed long ago,
crack more deeply
by forces of nature and
perhaps a
concussive blow.
Jagged pieces break loose,
tumble downward,
drop into streaming waters
that rise and fall
again and again.
The undeniable energy
of whitewater wildness
provides movement
and transformation.
Gentle waters allow for respite
and recovery
with varied escapades
along the way.
This trajectory is both universal
and unique
as wounding, weathering,
wellness flow.
And,
like sand on a sunny beach,
sometimes you just need
to sit for a bit,
allow for light to
             surround,
                        reflect,
                                        emanate.
Feel inherent Divinity
in the stillness,
let motion come
as it may.

Sarah Carlson
December 14, 2020