Of Saints and Shadows

You go from dream to dream inside me. You have passage to my last shabby corner, and there, among the debris, you've found life. I'm no longer sure which of all the words, images, dreams or ghosts are "yours" and which are "mine." It's past sorting out. We're both being someone new now, someone incredible... (177, Gravity's Rainbow)

Anam Cara is a Gaelic word meaning “soul friend”. It symbolises a spiritual friendship that is not affected by time, distance, or separation. In the old Celtic tradition, the Anam Cara was someone you could share your innermost self, mind and heart. This soul friendship was an act of recognition and belonging helping us return to the heart of our spirit. http://www.anamcara.org/community.htm

Ants march across my skin Burrowing under Sinking deeper Burning This scorched path Nothing lives here Feel the irritation You make me hate you so Words cannot fix this Actions are stronger But not enough between us I need to run Need to breathe Cool air to this flame A prickling of fire ants The burnt path You can’t fix this Don’t try It can only feel worse Escape So close Courage and strength are lacking The steps are misleading I couldn't be farther from you