My Grandmother gave me four snow globes over the course of four winters
Each has a place on my shelf, frozen in time
When I look at them I am reminded of my Grandmother’s love, of that beating heart that gave it’s own blood to bear four children.
Each snow globe holds a lesson
One contains tropical fish swimming over ceramic coral; it reminds me to stay fluid, to keep moving forward in the face of obstacles
Another houses a castle; it reminds me to stay strong, stand firm and feel at home in my body
The third encases a wizard; it reminds me to stay open to the magic of the present moment
The fourth has a family of panda bears in it; it reminds me that I am connected to all living things
I used to have a fifth snow globe which contained a unicorn; it was smashed when I left it unattended, reminding me to take care of what I have
Sometimes I think about giving my snow globes away
They could have a new life and brighten a child’s day
For now, they stay
Sage Burner Poetry 