Williwaw

Today's word is "williwaw" ... A violent squall that blows in near-polar latitudes, Strait of Magellan, Alaska, the Aleutian Islands.

Shhhh
What if we're paying attention to
non-essential things? Gossip.
The weather. Technology. Film
awards. The news coming in
every moment like a williwaw ...
not to be ignored. We like explosions,
and crashes. Drama in all its forms.
But what if we're missing the
greatest drama of them all? Played out,
in, around and through our quiet
moments. Breathed by spirit.
Quieted by love. Romanced by
resurrection. Given for our benefit
by a hand unseen.

Anne Selleck
Copyright 2013