Shells Collected In The Dark

Yesterday,

I had a huge, annual, oncology appointment.

It still gives me pause to worry,

even though I am 4 years cancer free.

During the past few years,

I found my mantra 

and

the visual spot in my mind,

where life stops 

and 

I can focus on my breathing.

This is Niihau.

The history and life on the island

intrigues me deeply.

It is an island off the South shore of Kauai.

The mystery surrounding the island

is historic.

It is the place I go to at quiet times.

The people who live there make jewelry out of shells.

Shells collected at dark,

or under the moon

so that the karma is good and true.

One day I will visit Niihau.

But not today.

It is Wednesday.

Larry has meetings all day

and I have errands to do.

BUT

I might have time for quiet moments

and

daydream about Niihau.

Love you on this busy day.

me