the field guide poems

Welcome to a new series of poems and art 

inspired by Christina Rosalie's book a field guide to NOW.

Pay attention, she says.

Why are you here today?

I am here to heal.

I am here to love myself

and my family.

I am here to spread kindness.

I am here to remember how 

to be present in this moment.

I am here to learn to accept

whatever this moment holds

with grace.

I am here to make art of my life.

I am here to raise two little boys 

who need me.

I am here to be a friend.

I am here to learn to accept myself

for everything that I am

and everything that I am not.

I am here to sing.

I am here to dance

barefoot in my kitchen.

I am here to give great hugs.

I am here to be vulnerable

and authentic.