On this cold november night darkness comes early
calling for a quiet, solitary celebration: a hot bath, candles
a glass of wine.
the water covers me, my eyes close temporarily
and in that brief moment, that transcendent moment
I see a white rhinoceros.
I don't know what it means. It doesn't matter.
It only matters that I saw him.
that's all that matters
ReplyDeleteSo good to see you again, Linda.
DeleteI love that you were given the vision of a white rhinoceros. Sending you a hug this morning, Teresa. K
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely surprise! And just what I needed this morning. Thank you so much, Kathleen.
DeleteWhat a vision! I've always heard that white animals are sacred. :)
ReplyDeleteYes, that's my understanding, too. It was a moment I haven't forgotten, that's for certain. :)
DeleteOne of the rarest of large animals is a fitting image for that setting.
ReplyDeleteYes, I suppose it is fitting, yet, wholly unexpected.
DeleteGood to see you, Terry. Hope you're enjoying the fall.
I've heard the rhinoceros is really a very gentle animal, but will defend its herd effectively when cornered. An albino rhino also rhymes with "I'll buy no rhino", which is a spiritual slogan protesting their exploitation.
ReplyDeleteI like that spiritual slogan. I think it fits my vision. Thank you, Geo.
DeleteThis is really divine. Very descriptive of a specific mood affected by the weather condition...and the white rhinoceros carries a message...and I believe, unknowingly, you will unravel the message soon. Mother Nature has her own ‘passwords’ for many things...perhaps rhino is one of them:). God bless.
ReplyDeleteWe have so much to learn from Mother Nature. I try to keep my thought open daily for whatever messages She might bring.
DeleteThank you. :)