I think I am a central figure
standing alone
But when this is my thought
I ignore my connections.
Life is like a complex tapestry
of thread
interweaving
creating more and more
intricate patterns.
The more care, focus, and thought
that is entered into this picture
the more Illuminating the result.
When I truly remember,
that I am a strand of colour
woven into the picture
and not the Weaver.
Then, will I remember my connections
and see how many threads
connect me to others
as a family tree,
with limbs that reach back into
Eternity.
Then, as a spider, tentatively testing
the threads of his web
I would carefully test the line.
I will wait to see who was aware
of this subtle vibration,
not all will hear it
for many are still asleep.
But some will.
And when I understand
that I cannot be alone
I will be happy to be a single
strand of colour
In the immense Tapestry of Life..
© 1996 Robynne Black
