chocolate stew~and a Robert Frost poem

 Praying Buddha, Waikaloa Village, Big Island, Hawaii

We like our hot chocolate thick, Madelyn and I. Speaking on the phone today we shared a giggle about chocolate stew...that's about how thick and rich and milky it simply must be. Decadent. Luxurious. Reserved for nights that you feel like blowing a small fortune on expensive chocolate and starting from scratch in the saucepan... :)

We also spoke of moons.

Which reminded me of this favourite poem of mine by Robert Frost.

The Freedom of The Moon

I've tried the new moon tilted in the air
Above a hazy tree-and-farmhouse cluster
As you might try a jewel in your hair.
I've tried it fine with little breadth of luster,
Alone, or in one ornament combining
With one first-water start almost shining.

I put it shining anywhere I please.
By walking slowly on some evening later,
I've pulled it from a crate of crooked trees,
And brought it over glossy water, greater,
And dropped it in, and seen the image wallow,
The color run, all sorts of wonder follow.

***

Rather lovely, isn't it? Poets paint pictures with words, the way sculptors can carve ideas out of wood, like the praying buddha above.  Before it was a buddha, it was a tree.  Buddha's are trees.  Right?  Buddhas appear, much like we all did.  Then they go back to where they came from.  Like we all do.  Only to do it all again.

Let's be like the moon.  Let's be free.  Free to love, dance, drink chocolate stew, travel, fight then makeup, sleep with wicked dreams.  Wicked good that is.

Oh if not for poets, I don't know what I'd do.

I'll be around this week for vizzies.  I promise, and if I don't comment you'll know I've been anyways.  I always read even when time allows me not for comments.

Whatever your fight this week, remember the moon.  Remember you are the moon. Free.  Don't worry guys, this too shall pass.

xoxo

Comments

[maddie]

that reminded me to send you my very
special hot chocolate recipe ~ it is
so involved or i may post it...

i am in retreat mode now ~ all my scooting
around has me quite tuckered...

so i have incense going and matcha tea
and my new album playing and feeling
dreamy peaceful visiting you here:)

(hugs!)

[somewhere joe]

moon in my cocoa
melting sweet marshmallow orb
now a milky way

[stephanie]

Good advise...in the light of things, and chocolate, always chocolate!

x..x

[Graciel @ Evenstar Art]

Yes to hot chocolate!! Yes to the moon!! Yes to visiting with you on Monday, Nov. 10th in your beautiful country, just over the bridge. An email soon to plot and plan.... xo

[naturegirl]

I love the idea to be free like a moon! The thick hot chocolate drinking right down my alley!

[Yoli]

Loving your wonderful friendship with Maddie. I always read you two. Have a Happy Halloween Gilly! Enjoy the day with your beautiful children. Oh how I envy the hot chocolate recipe, wish I could have it.

Love your post, are you into Buddhism my friend?

[Paris Parfait]

I will bring you some chocolate from Paris, when I see you in New York! Love the Buddha, the poem, the tales of the moon (I am a night owl, after all). xoxox

[rochambeau]

Happy Halloween Blue!
Great poem!
xox
Constance

[gemma]

When I saw the picture and the words chocolate...I thought it was a chocolate Buddha....
Chocolate stew
and cream
Uh huh!

[knittnkitten]

Italian Hot Chocolate!

[Epiphany]

I'll bear that in mind, Blue.

Lovely post.

[susanna]

Mmmm...chocolate stew... You're right, it must be reserved for a special night...maybe under the stars with someone you love...and remember to pour a glass of wine or two, too!

[Christina]

Here's to chocolate and poets. It doesn't get much better than that.
; )