The Name of Things

Can you feel it?Names.Words.But, specifically names.They are full of power.  

It occurred to me thatthere is a reasonable explanationnames are doused with secret things,intimate badges, the color of icebergs--massive, deep, misunderstood.

There's no doubt to whatinitiated these thoughts.It began as a little ticklethat transformed intoa grandiose epiphany.

You see, names are thesurprising roar of anincoming wave thatargues, like seagulls,rising from the surface.Their specific history canbe as invasive as specks ofsand between your teethor as transparent and unique,as a memory that has nowhere to hide,in no way allowed to disappear,leaving crumbs of longing or joy.

You should never ignoreyour soul's hunger.Don't ever feel somethingand do nothing,or it will end up as themost murderous form of tragedy.

  ______________________________________Photo: Lanaya @writing.for.the.calm