Honest Surrender

When the words I’m repeating  Over and over Suddenly have a deeper meaning  I begin speaking From the soul Acknowledging what I feel Connecting, being real I have to constantly remind myself, It’s ok to show my imperfections I can be a person of faith And...

Aoraki

As we drive toward today’s work site We ponder the big questions of life Like why is there so much injustice? How can we restore our planet? What can we do about the mental health epidemic? We question why earthquakes happen Does God ever dish out punishment or...

Tara Hills

We wake early It is dark and quiet Our accommodation was well-insulated The 3 degree temperature outside Shocks our bodies  As we drive  Our eyes find delight  The hills have been snow-capped overnight SONYA COSSEY...

Puysegur Point (When a Pilot Met a Poet)

Paul – Pilot and Engineer You showed me me something While flying to Puysegur In your helicopter I had asked about the wind And if you could only react to the gusts You said there are a few techniques That can make the journey less rough It’s better, you said,...

Milford Sound

I don’t really count this as waiting… I’m just being While he’s busy doing My feet and my mind wander I ponder I pray He checks, tests, and calibrates I enjoy a quiet day Reading, writing, thinking I don’t really count this as waiting… I’m just being SONYA COSSEY...

Manapouri

I live a pretty special life I get to travel with my husband View the mountains From my picnic rug  Next to the weather station High vis vests work a treat Here comes another helicopter They’ll see me from the sky,  Relaxing But really I’m writing Putting...