Nourishing Words

In some infinitesimal moment
lifetimes ago
a spark brought forth a seed.

Some seeds never develop into new life.
Others receive nurturance,
water, sunshine
and time.

Over many moments, many lifetimes,
a fertile seed sprouts into self-sustaining life.
Living creatures can’t help but grow.
It’s their nature.

Towering sequoias rise from tiny seeds.


A spark, a moment
calls love into existence.
Sweet Mary, Joseph and Jesus,
sparks and moments
manifest creation,
life-sustaining seeds.

Over many moments, many lifetimes,
a fertile seed sprouts into a living creature.
Living creatures can’t help but grow.

But even sequoias eventually die.
Hurricanes, twisters
Forces of nature die too.


In some infinitesimal moment
Lifetimes from now
A spark once again births a seed.

Some seeds never create new life.
Others receive nurturance,
water, sunshine
and time.

Your words of support
are soothing and warm,
refreshing and nurturing
like a surprise April shower.

Your words of support rain warmly over my spirit.

Towering sequoias rise from tiny seeds.