1 A brilliant singing session where we had to work really hard with some tricky notes and syncopation and then a lovely coffee session with friends in the cafe downstairs.
2 Spent a happy hour with L, Choir-baby T’s Mum, planning his Humanist Baby Naming. He slept throughout and woke just as we finished.
Choir-baby T
3 The following poem by John Siddique, a particular favourite of mine which I give to parents of new babies, is probably going to be included.
MAKING IT UP
Fold yourself the mind you want.
Make a paper hat
and wear it on your head. Hold it tight
when the wind blows.
Paint yourself the heart you desire. Pin it
on your jumper, be proud of your colours.
Pin it fast and don’t mind the rain.
Write yourself the love you love. Hold that
paper tight in your hand. Unfold it often,
read your plan aloud in sun and in snow.
Walk yourself the world you want. Each step
is breath. It’s your life. Stamp big-footed.
Walk soft. Dance your way in all the weathers.
John Siddique
NB I posted this yesterday, 27th September, and had some likes and comments but it has since disappeared and shows now only as a draft with no tags/ categories so I’m publishing it again. Just found that it has already been published twice on my Facebook page – all very odd!
mybeautfulthings
September 29, 2012 at 8:49 am
From the poet, John Siddique
Dear Sally
Thank you so much. I love it when the poems become something meaningful in people’s lives. Bless you for this and thank you for showing me. Sounds like you do some awesome stuff.
Deep gratitude
John
valeriedavies
September 28, 2012 at 9:20 am
What a charming and thought-provoking poem…your life sounds so lovely, singing and coffee, naming ceremony and poetry,,,
mybeautfulthings
September 29, 2012 at 9:12 am
It is rather lovely! I’m very lucky! I’m glad you enjoyed the poem. Sorry for not visiting recently, things are a bit hectic around here – lovely and hectic! 🙂
Choc Chip Uru
September 27, 2012 at 8:04 pm
I love your gorgeous picture of this baby, he looks so delightfully confused 😀
And awesome poem!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
mybeautfulthings
September 29, 2012 at 6:47 am
It’s lovely to watch him develop and begin to take his first steps! 🙂