You, leaving food for a neighbour’s cat in the morning
You, knowing how to wear your silver lining
You, meeting a unicorn in an ancient forest
You, loving accidental nature beside industrial buildings
You, weaving life into your crotchet
You, knitting your dreams and let them sway
Much love
You, listening to the music on the radio and doing the washing
You, chopping veggies and walk your dog in the morning
You, loving the sky and finding meaning in small and ordinary things
You, feeling lost and wondering what thread you are losing
You, taking us to the canals to feel like a boat
hold by the wisdom of the water and the light,
Much love
You, drinking your coffee black
You, preferring herbal tea bags
You, carrying your bag with two flags
You, hugging each other in the toilet
as one of you mourn the beloved cat
Much love
You, meditating in a shared silence without agenda
You, learning to to be at peace like Buddha
You, praying for peace five times a day facing Mecca
You, not sure where prayer goes or what the truth is
You, loving your homeland but it is a mess
Much love
You, on edge with the rain on your face
but carrying a sunlight in your smile
Much love
Shirin Teifouri
03/11/2023