I have to see a cardiologist
 she said and 
 I could feel the concern in her words
They saw a thickening  
 in one of her chambers
 and she kept talking 
 about her visit 
 and what they said 
 but the words which stuck out to me were
 open
 clear
 strong
 and full. 
 I know she was talking about
 the physical
 but I was thinking about 
 the spiritual 
 and to what extent my heart 
 was open, 
 clear, 
 strong, 
 and full.
I was reminded of a meditation
 where I massaged my heart
 and slowly removed
 all that was hard
 leaving behind 
 one that was soft
 and so now
 I am examining my heart 
 to ensure it is not only soft
 but open, 
 clear, 
 strong, and 
 full.
 Is yours?
 
 
 
  
  