Most every work day for more than 11 years, I wrote a love note, poem or other inspirational thought, on a napkin – and tucked it in my husband, Marshal’s, lunch – a ritual of the heart. At the beginning of 2009, Marshal started typing them up. It became OUR ritual of the heart to share the Daily Napkin as a blog. Then, in October 2015, Marshal retired, so the whole dynamic changed. I took several months to re-evaluate and decide what I was going to do. The poetry of the napkin is now joined with my art and/or photography images. May you enjoy them. May they feed your spirit.
Iridescent Wings
My eyes get caught in the lattice work of the iridescent dragonfly wings A map into infinity blessed by magic and joy ---------------------------------------------- Here in the field where the dragonflies wing Joy rises in my chest lilting, fluttering joy
Reflection
One misty, moisty morning spider hid in her little hideaway All web-building put on hold she had time to reflect in her spider fashion "Hmmm," she thought "A juicy fly would taste mighty fine right now!"
Circle of Intention
In the circle of her intention The heart expanded with exhilaration and the Spirit soared On windstreams of inspiration
Happy Being
The bouncing red rubber ball went everywhere Without heeding rules of decorum... Just a happy being expressing joy
Peace Meal
Restless in the crevices where the backwaters splash and swirl And the eddies of my thoughts turn around and round Yet at the center where the minnows meet it is still and calm I float and breathe in peace meal breath
Ain’t It Good to Let Go
When you're on your way and it's lookin' great Just remember to pray let go, don't hesitate And everything will flow at least for awhile Ain't it good to let go!
All One Mind
One mindedness staying in the flow of Spirit Is not the same as a One track mind Of course, it's All One! Yo Ho! One, for all, All is One!
Strengthened by Gratitude
Finer than silk the fibre of his life was likewise as strong Being constantly strengthened by his gratitudes and prayers The tapestry of his life woven in the loom of his thoughts
YES!
Opening the heart and saying YES! To new life to seeds of discovery for a garden of delight Opening the arms and saying YES! To the experience of life to those that walk with us and their brilliant light YES!
Singular Blossom
Like an orchid the rare beauty of his life blossomed singularly In contrast to the stark stem of the daily rut Which provided him sustenance and grounding else, he might drift
The Waiting Joy
(Dedicated to all of the mothers in waiting; past, present, and future.) Momma Bird sings as she sits Sings internally in her patience and the waiting joy This song is louder than the whistling outer song or the mourner's call Yet only heard by patient...
Seed of Change
Like a seed of change his inspiration took root in his actions Ever connecting his consciousness with Spirit