In the dreamworld time
words were born,
they tumbled in waves
through air and sea and
scattered like seashells on the beach
sparkling, sharp, buried, bright,
gathered like mussels,
polished like pearls
to feed minds and souls–
Words of wisdom
(Beat the drum)
Words of joy
(Do not destroy)
Words of sorrow
(Keep for tomorrow)
Words of hate
(Oh, please wait)
and most importantly,
Words of love
(A thousand examples of)
Words resplendent and complete
Words, some bitter and some so sweet
In the dreamtime born uncertainly
But lasting through all eternity.
©Merril D. Smith 2016
Here in the U.S., it’s Mother’s Day. Happy Mother’s Day to mothers everywhere!
My mom and I–wine glasses in hand!
Yesterday and today: Merril's historical musings 
I forget it’s Mothers’ Day for you. Happy special day to you both 🙂
Thank you, Jane!
Such a lovely commentary for today! I love it.
Aww–thank you, Cindy! Happy Mother’s Day to you.
You tumble together your words so beautifully. Happy Mother’s Day, Merril! 🙂
Thank you, Robin. Happy Mother’s Day to you, too!
Gorgeous photos of gorgeous women! Gorgeous words like a sparkling stream … thanks Merril and Happy Mothers Day to you! It’s MD in SA too … lovely phone calls from my sons in different parts of the country – so special!
Thank you so much, Susan. Happy Mother’s Day to you!
Happy Mother’s Day, Merril!!! You have a beautiful family.
Thank you so much, Luanne. Happy Mother’s Day to you, too!
My three words: Happy Mother’s Day! It looks like you already have!
Thanks, Marian. Hope you’ve had a great day, too!
With glass in hand, I toast you and your family on this day!
That’s so sweet, Frank. L’chaim!
Beautiful family. Love traveling generations. Happy Mother’s Day! (ok, a day late…)(K)
Thanks, Kerfe! 🙂
My Mom and I drink lambrusco or sangria. She taught Spanish, so we say a toast I will share, simple but special, Merril.
“Salud, pesetas y amor. Y tiempo para paserlos.”
“To your health, to money and to love! And time to enjoy them!”
Aww, thank you so much, Robin!