now

this precious fleeting moment

our one opportunity to celebrate what is ~

life

each other

mystery

vulnerability

gifts from our teachers

this singular moment bespeaks

immediacy, urgency to forgive

ourselves

each other

our bodies

our families

physicians

politicians

misguided leaders

are we present

to receive the abundance

the gifts that come unbidden

are we ready

are we open

right now

boldly to surrender to what is ~

generously to let go of what we no longer need

may gratitude sweep clean the path before us

leading us into 2014

sustaining our transition into a fresh new year

Marcia Bernstein