Walking with the trees this morning, the houses were still.  We caught the eastern mountains playing hide and seek with the sun.  Dawn covered the western mountains with a soft pink kiss. Then there was light.

Dads beeping, moms in cars clogging the tiny streets near the school.  Kids in small groups, one by one shivering in the sub-zero weather all suddenly cleared.

The road opened to stillness.  Only the Tall Ones were left with their silent Ohmming.  Reminding me to take a stand.  That I am beautiful no matter what the weather.  And love is all the “protection” I will ever need.  Holding Love in front of me, around me, beneath me, above me and surrounding me, I am transparent and invisible to the shadow.

Keeping that quiet lullabye in my heart, I take a stand.