Posted in Acceptance

Just breathe…

Posted on by Ally Stardust

I’m a speck of dust
in something infinite,
finding joy at the beach,
the waves wash away
my emptiness,
and the sea-air
reminds me to breathe…

Posted in Magical

Monday blues..

Posted on by Ally Stardust

Ralph Waldo Emerson — ‘Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.’

There’s a current of gladness
that wades-in on me
a shimmering ocean
that sets me free…
The warmth of morning
is in my eyes
seagulls swoop
and I’m mesmerized.
Whispy clouds
decorate the blues
it’s Monday
and I have nothing
to lose…
except for the weight
of intrusive thoughts
that weigh me down and
blow me
off-course…
So I scatter my burdens
near forgiving shores,
the tide carries them
until they are no more…
And the majestic cliffs
stand in admiration,
as I give myself
to the imagination
of an ocean
that exists for eternity
transposing the darkness
of misery…
drowning-out
the voices in my head
speaking to me
from the ocean bed…
And I drink of its wildness
its untamed depths,
until the winds of creation are my only breath…

Posted in prayer

Sunflower solace

Posted on by Ally Stardust

If you weep
let your tears fall
as raindrops
among the sunflowers…
Let their glow soften
the sadness
that exists within you…
Watch as they dance away
your distractions…

Plant yourself among
honeysuckle blossoms
where butterflies land
drinking of sweet nectar
intoxicated by forgetfulness…

absorb rain into your being
like liquid breath
in summer
remembering
who keeps your tears
in jars for eternity,
and finds treasure
where your heart is.

Be as forgiving as the birds
who still find pleasure
on cloudy days
and sing their joy back to life!

Become as translucent
as sunlight kissing
the earth with kindness.
Fall if you must into dust
like sparkles
descended from starlight.
Bathe yourself
in the fragrance
of heavenly foliage
joyful in its abundance,
gentle as maiden hair..

Be as whimsical as ladybirds
searching for beauty
for colour
for the ambrosia
of affection
absorbing gratitude
into your memories
and proclaim yourself whole!! 

Posted in Acceptance

After midnight…

Posted on by Ally Stardust

I’m falling into simpler things,
into rhythms that cause my heart to sing..

I’m starting over
I’m being amazed
Learning to truly celebrate!

I’m finding beauty everywhere
on hidden pathways
beyond despair..

I’m Letting go
I’m being brave
dreaming while I stay awake…

I’m changing into something soft
something rare,
never minding if people stare!

I’m laughing louder
dancing more
growing older
without keeping score…

I’m walking barefoot
taking time,
listening to what joy
has in mind..

Posted in bringing real back

I promise not to steal Christmas!!

Posted on by Ally Stardust

The year my mother died Christmas lost its sparkle. I was 26 and had 2 kids and a dysfunctional marriage. No amount of tinsel could bring me back to life.
Of course every year I would put on a happy face for my kids and we did all the lovely Christmasy things together. They helped me revive some of the things I’d lost.
Every year when Christmas approaches I get a kind of dread. I’m not able to plan anything because for me it’s a moveable feast.
My first stop though is Woolies to get my mince pies, they are like a panacea for the pain. The sweetness seeps into the places where heartbreak exists. You see my mother baked Christmas cake and mince pies every year and for years after her death, I couldn’t eat them. So you see I’ve come a long way and can tuck into Christmas fare with the best of them.
My mother loved Christmas with all its frivolity and glitzy splendor, but after the decorations were taken down she would get really depressed. I think way back then I made a secret vow that I would never allow myself to get caught up in the hype of yuletide.
So I set myself up early not to be disappointed. Don’t get me wrong I’ve had some beautiful Christmases but some really sad ones too. Nowadays I don’t have any expectations of big family gatherings or turkey dinners. When your children fly the coop they have other commitments, and traditions of their own. I’m okay with that and I know we will happily settle into a quiet Christmas.
Thankfully living near the beach where the weather is warm, one can join the happy throngs on Christmas day and be part of something wonderful.
I seem to crave simplicity these days, it’s easier on my heart. Just an acceptance of what is, a little Christmas pudding and brandy butter to dull the pain and maybe a little dress up. (I hope the dog is up for it)
So if you see me around all green and Grinch-like, don’t worry too much or feel sad for me because the village of Whoville usually has my back and I promise not to steal Christmas.
So watch this space, anything is possible…

Posted in Beauty

Maitland beach…

Posted on by Ally Stardust

I found joy in remote locations
dunes that touch the sky
blues that colour the ocean
and clouds that float on by…

Winds that beckon me forward
sands in wheaten hues,
a horizon that goes on forever
and an ever-faithful muse.

Beauty surrounds me
and elevates my mood
as I drift with the current,
there is no time to brood!

©AllysoAlly2023

Posted in Beauty

Where I live…

Posted on by Ally Stardust

I could tell you so much about this place
the way the full moon rises over the township
how the mists hang in the valley
the spectacle of flyers on cloud nine
the lagoon as it ebbs and flows
coots that call from the embankment
hadedas screeching from the rooftops
guinea fowls calling each other home
the song of the night jar
frogs that serenade at midnight
trees that bend with the winds
squishy mud on the island that cured my foot
sunsets over the vlei
boats that bob with the incoming tide
the roar of the ocean in the evenings
forests that sway in the wind
beaches that go on forever
skies that have no end
clouds that speak to me with signs
reaching into the heavens
and mostly just wild grasses that catch the light!