Sacramento street art.

Still I Wait

Still I wait - like the sun waits for the moon to kiss it goodnight.

Still I wait - like the desert waits for the ocean to find it.

Still I wait - like a dove waits for the wind to whisper.

Still I wait - for you….my lover, my breath.

~gina m. henderson~

Jesse Cook - Waiting

(Click on image to enlarge)

Palace of Fine Arts - San Francisco, CA 

March 2012

http://youtu.be/fWDKi1wHUak

Jesse Cook - Waiting

Signs of Spring

Jeff Buckley- Lover, You Should've Come Over

Amante

The candles flickered in your bedroom illuminating your skin like a golden sunset. I traced the form of your body like a wanderer mapping out a vibrant landscape. This journey would be unlike any others and my senses savored the moment. Knowing your desires, I paced my touches letting them linger before they enveloped you. I heard your whispers as my kisses caressed hidden treasures. Then I heard you say my name and my entire being electrified. There is nothing more erotic in this world then to hear a lover speak your name with yearning. In earnest I ravished you knowing to do so would fulfill your inner longing. I watched as your body erupted with such force it literally took my breath away. Never had I seen such an exquisite expression of liberation. In that moment, you were the very embodiment of Sirius’s light. 

As we laid in each other’s arms basking in the glow of what had been, we spoke only of things intimate and true. Your compassionate words overwhelmed my soul with gratefulness. You saw me - as I am - for all I am. You are unlike any other lover I have ever been with. You are like a Rodin masterpiece, wonderfully rare and astonishingly brilliant. 

Amante, you have left a beautiful mark upon my heart. A mark that will not diminish - not now - not ever. Be assured that above all, I am and will always be, your faithful friend.

Signs of Spring

Bellissimo!

Sacred Encounter

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYQ-Al7ijk4

Laurie Anderson - Strange Angels

Her name is Sister Teresa. I met her last Wednesday while I laid in the emergency room at Mercy General. She is an elderly retired nun who volunteers her time to visit patients.

[Let me preference this story by saying I was raised Catholic. In my first foster home, the Romero’s were devout Catholics hailing from a small vibrant village in Mexico. They sent me to catechism, taught me how to pray in Spanish at the age of five, and made sure I knew every essential saint.]

As I laid in bed fearing the worse about my heart, Sister Teresa stood by and engaged in a comforting conversation with me. She asked my name, what had happened, and if I had a faith. She is small in stature but immense in soul. She spoke softly as she quoted very familiar bible verses and assured me God had not left me to face this time alone. I’m not sure what it was about her presence, but tears quickly found my face as she spoke. She is completely un-assuming. In fact I’m certain she has passed through much of this life un-announced. To the masses she would not be readily noticeable. But to an individual with a terrified heart, she is a divine immovable image.

Though she is “retired” from being a nun, she has not retired from being used as a vessel of light to a hurting world. She gets up every morning to live her day with purpose and passion. She has lived her life sacrificing many comforts in order to share the message of God’s love. Whatever I will accomplish in this life will fail in comparison to Sister Teresa’s accomplishments for she has chosen a life not for the betterment of herself, but for the betterment of others. I do not admire her from an unrealistic view nor put her on an un-attainable pedestal, quite the contrary. It is her full humanity I admire and acknowledge as truly extraordinary. For in her humanity she has risen above human selfishness. To me, unselfishness is by far, the hardest attribute to achieve in life.

I live my life as a single woman and yet, there have been very few times I have felt utterly alone in this life. God has always been gracious to bring the right person into my life at the exact moment I am in need of a loving presence. Last Wednesday, at eleven in the morning, God sent Sister Teresa and I will forever be grateful for that exceptional sacred encounter.

[NOTE: After extensive tests it was revealed today there is absolutely nothing wrong with my heart and I'm deeply thankful!]

Sacred Friendship

As I continued taking deep breaths I thought of how many times your care has cradled me like a child. My heart has always found shelter within yours. You know every dark secret of my soul, and still you love me without reservation. You seem to know what I need even before I know what my need is. And whatever my need has been you have always met it with your love.

Just twenty-four hours before, my fears had overwhelmed every part of my senses thinking I was going to die. And now, within the healing balm of your hands, I dreaded nothing. My soul found peace once more within the rhythm of our sacred friendship. 

For as long as my memory, it has been the two of us caring for one another. Each of us taking our turns to be each other’s touchstone and safe harbor. And though we have said all the words at least ten thousand times, I never grow weary finding new ways of saying how much I love you. 

For all you give, I pray I have given the same if not more in return. And if I have ever once failed to thank you for the gift of your friendship, then let this stand as a lasting record. You are by far, one of the best gifts God ever gave me in this life.

Much love to you pumpkin.

G

Come sei bella

http://youtu.be/crOZk88eCcg

Breathe out

So I can breathe you in

Hold you in

gmh-self portrait

january 2012

La mia bella amica

(click on photo to enlarge)

It was the strength of your hug that caught me off guard. You held me firmly and didn’t let go till you knew I had felt every kindness flowing from your heart. I could have stayed in the shelter of your arms all night. It took every ounce of strength not to weep when you said “You’re trying really hard not to cry, I can tell.” Your intuitiveness was completely un-nerving. It was as if there was not a veneer of flesh guarding my heart and you could see it throbbing in pain. You knew not only what to say but the exact manner in which to say it. 

I marveled at your compassion. Your mind is a brilliant organ of knowledge and wisdom. As we talked into the hours, I felt an overwhelming sense of peace flood my body. I knew, in that moment, I was completely safe. I can’t recall the last time I felt healed by being in the presence of another soul. 

La mia bella amica, believe me when I tell you, everything you gave tonight healed the core of my being and from depths of my heart, I thank you.

Artist: Stephen J. Kaltenbach (2004)
'Matter  Contemplates Spirit'

Photography: Gina M. Henderson

journal-entry January 2012

11) Soundtrack of Moulin Rouge ~ Come What May

Every Moment - Joy Williams

Thirty years of friendship and love captured in a moment!

Celebrating a great 5 mile hike in the beautiful 

northern California mountains.

http://youtu.be/i2ihkS6Lbbk

(click on link to hear song)

We laughed out loud ‘til we cried
And the tears were sweet
Midnight melted to morning
A moment faded to memory
All these days
They just slip away through our fingers
So…

CHORUS
Don’t let go
Hold onto every moment
Always know
Hold onto every moment that You can

D&M

December 10, 2011

James Morrison - I Won't Let You Go

http://youtu.be/sgRb_lfIZ6A

When it's black
Take a little time to hold yourself
Take a little time to feel around before it's gone
You won't let go but you still keep on falling down
Remember how you save me now from all of my wrongs
Yeah

If there's love just feel it
And if there's life we'll see it
This is no time to be alone, alone yeah
I won't let you go

Say those words
Say those words like there's nothing else
Close your eyes and you might believe
That there is some way out
Yeah

Open up
Open up your heart to me now
Let it all come pouring out
There's nothing I can't take

Shine! Shine! Shine!

The longer I watch you move through life, the more I realize it is your character that sets you apart from all others. Baby, never apologize for who you are. Never doubt your brilliant uniqueness - it is what distinguishes you from the common place, the average, the crowd, the masses, and stereotypes.

The passion running through your veins will lead you to your destiny. Let the rushing waters of truth refresh soul.  Don’t worry about what others think. Don’t concern yourself with those who have not walked your journey, climbed your mountains or conquered your storms. You know who you are and more importantly, who you are not. Don’t let anyone overpower your mind with doubts or deter you from following your inner true north.

Every day…….all I see in you is…..light and love……so shine, shine, shine!

exquisite dance

You grabbed my hand and asked me to stay for a moment longer. As if I could ever refuse you anything. Holding you close I whispered the words you needed to hear; ‘dance with me’. Like a lost child you let me lead you to the music playing in the distance. I marveled at your vulnerability and tenderness. It must be a heavy burden to embody the strength you provide for others. I held you tight hoping you would release the weight of your worries into my being. 

As the music faded into the cool evening air, I felt your hands envelope my body. Looking into your eyes I could sense you wanted to say something, but your mouth found mine instead. In that moment, no words were needed, only the exquisite dance of our love.

Melody Gardot - Our Love is Easy

http://youtu.be/5BNcTGU02FU

Every time we meet it's like the first we kiss

Never growing tired of this endlessness

It's a simple thing, we don't need a ring

Our love is easy

Our love is easy

Like water rushing over stone

Oh, our love is easy, like no love I've ever known

City and Colour - As Much As I Ever Could

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsZRPTLMk9s&feature=fvwrel

bring me your love
tonight
bring me your love
tonight 
 no i am not where i belong
bring me your love
tonight

no i am not where i belong
so shine a light and guide me home
no i am not where i belong
so shine a light, guide me back home

Self Portrait

2011

Murmuration - by Sophie Windsor Clive

This is AWESOME! A great reminder......the best part of life is.....

 to experience it!!

http://vimeo.com/31158841

(click on link to view video)