Kurt April
Professor
Never Alone
We are born alone, and then embark on life’s road
But we are never quite alone
Our parents initially
Still others
The family, the friends, teachers, colleagues
And if we still feel alone
We only have to look to the mountain
Such awesome beauty, that shines with delight
With clouds hanging low, a mysterious cloth – natural art
To realise that we are part of something larger
Someone larger
We are never alone
And if we still feel alone
We have only to be still
Reflective, meditative … listening
Our thoughts
Others thoughts
Rush in
Are loud
We’re visited by the memories of others
The images of others
The sayings of others
The ones who loved us, who still love us
The ones who we care about, cared about, think about, remember
Our thoughts are rich and vivid
Our hearts are rich and warm
Surrender the falseness of being alone