Nancy ( Artist ’ s Reflection )
My world ’ s been of two shades of white ….
The first of snow and ice and sleds , of dogs and bears and hares and whales , of caribou and northern lights that cracked in the twilight nights , and sampling nature ’ s wondrous heights .
The second half a world of care , of tempering suffering , fright , and pain , of pills and treatments , some in vain , of shared despair , of loss and life , of holding dying hands and hearts , of seeing many breathe their last , of shedding tears with families , and comforting words when hearts are crushed , my goal to serve and touch the hearts and souls of strangers ’ lives forever changed .
At other moments humour reigns and laughter , light , and fun sustains this sacred space of intimate care , it shows the privileged place I share , a place to ‘ BE ’ through days and nights , to ‘ SEE ’ our shared divinity .
My armour is my outside mask , reflecting what I choose to share ; its bears and smile portray my light , my strength , my character , my heart , my life .
Nature crowns the outside ‘ ME ,’ my own unique Persephone , a love of seasons warm and cold , a place to sit , reflect , and grow .
My friends and family reside there , too , the ones who know the ‘ inner me ,’ a treasured few may enter in and dwell awhile before we part , forever always in my heart .
My inside mask hides all my doubts , my fears and tears , and some regrets across the years ; at times it ’ s filled with solitude , a time to think , reflect , renew , to savour nature ’ s wondrous sights , a peaceful pause from normal life .
To ‘ SEE ’ inside is what I seek , beyond the surface face we show to others in the world we know . To meet upon a deeper plane , a place where I and ‘ THOU ’ can meet in quiet presence so compleat , to ‘ BE ’ and others ’ presence share , to listen to their fears and tears , provide some ease where ’ er I can , and offer hope , and love , and care , and from encounters come to know the best of others ’ lives and souls .
Yet , most of all my inner self is filled with hope , and joy , and faith , of treasured memories filled with love , and sharing others ’ hopes and dreams . My private self that so few know , with others I don ’ t need to show .
And now a chapter new to start , to live and laugh , and learn new skills , relax , renew , and reminisce , to journey back and to reflect … on character and who I am and share some wisdom where I can .
I am Nancy !
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