by Diana Raab
sit in front of a tree,
imagine it’s a long lost ancestor
who you always wanted to meet;
imagine they have sent you a message,
but you have no idea what it is,
when suddenly a hummingbird lands
on the red flower beside.
take a deep breath, but sit very still,
remove the wax from your ears
and listen carefully to its
heavenly words, as they
have a certain connection;
and there’s a hole in the cloud
that allows them through
always hungry to bring you light.
turn around and pick up your journal
and write a letter to this ancestor.
where do you feel them inside of you?
how are you like them?
take a deep breath
and feel their magic fill you
with your favorite purple color
as they also wear purple
like the socks in your white running shoes.
their love touches your heart
as it begins to purr and warmth fills you,
and your body shakes as lightening
ricochets through the clouds
while a drop
of rain falls on your cheek
and you’ve been jolted back to
the real you.
I hope you enjoyed the journey home
during the last decade of your life.
About the Author:
Diana Raab, MFA, PhD, is a memoirist, poet, workshop leader, thought-leader and award-winning author of fourteen books. Her work has been widely published and anthologized. She frequently speaks and writes on writing for healing and transformation. Her latest memoir is Hummingbird: Messages from My Ancestors, A memoir with reflection and writing prompts (Modern History Press, 2024). Raab writes for Psychology Today, The Wisdom Daily, The Good Men Project, Thrive Global, and is a guest blogger for many others. Visit her at: https:/www.dianaraab.com.