THE BALANCE OF THE EQUINOX

The equinox comes twice a year

To balance light and dark.

We have the light for as long

As we have the dark.

How do we balance this

In our busy, scattered lives?

Strange, but the equinox 

Merely comes, without any rush

And without any fidgeting to make it happen.

The equinox is set to come

Twice a year—in spring and in fall–  

Without loud cymbals or trumpet blasts. 

Are we open and ready for what  changes  it may bring?

What would happen if we followed

The pattern set for us?

Could we, twice a year set our

Minds to openness that gives us hope?

To leave all rushing aside to let the equinox

Pour a quietness over us?

Like paint, without fanfare, is poured out

Until all is changed and made new,

The equinox brings equality to our universe;

It brings pause for thought and contemplation.

The dark and light; the grief and joy.

Are these emotional markers that push us 

To check the balance in our lives?

The Preacher of old saw this equilibrium 

And noted that there is a time for everything;

A time to weep, and a time to laugh;

A time to mourn, and a time to dance.

A special time for bringing balance into our lives

GilbertG 2025-09-20