In a cat’s throat, in a shell I hold
to my ear — though I’m told
this is the sound of my own
blood. I have heard the ocean
in the city: cars against
the beach of our street. Or in
the subway, waiting for a train
that carries me like a current.
In my bed: place of high and low
tide or in my daughter’s skates,
rolling over the sidewalk.
Ocean in the trees when they
fill their heads with wind.
Ocean in the rise and fall:
lungs of everyone I love.
This is how I want to feel with my horses, with my dogs and cats and even with my human companions. Like an animal among animals. Uncovered, included, revealed, in repose. This painting by Franz Marc feels luxurious, pensive and intimate. I love the way she is held in the curves and angles of the landscape and its inhabitants. When I make my daily pilgrimage to the stable, that is what I am seeking – that quality of settling into presence, being present, sharing the moment.
Finally the video from our performance at Little Brook Farm! Thanks to Pam White for shooting. The performers include:
Dancers: DeAnna Pellecchia, Danielle DiVito, Ingrid Schatz, Amanda Michienzi, Sandy Gautier, Nicole DeWolfe, Erin McNulty, Katie Von Wald, Shanon Campbell, and Chandrika Carl-Jones
Riders: Summer Brennan, Lis Spoto, Julia Henderson (11 years old!!), Christine Hinkle
Vaulter: Lis Spoto
Horse Walker: Julia Henderson
Children: Giana, Laura and Emily
Horses: Mandy, Amado, Devlan, Portia, Sonata, Charlie and Angel.
Thank you everyone!!!!
Thank you for your words,
your smiles, your thoughts.
Thank you for listening, for watching,
for caring, for being.
Thank you.
Thank you.
