Friend Wanted
A poem by Nancy L. Hausauer

Friend Wanted

Someone who’s walked a cliff-edge
and knows to give thanks for breath,
knows that to protect the vulnerable is a sacred charge;

who seeks wild and god-touched places,
writes words of encouragement in public bathrooms
and on dollar bills; consults with trees;

shows up with a casserole or at least takeout
because the body still needs food
even if the heart is broken;

doesn’t compare the brain to a computer,
files their degrees and virtues
under miscellaneous, takes naps

and creates useless beauty,
laughs till they wheeze,
gardens topless;

has sat with someone while they died,
is sometimes claimed by shadows and fools’ errands,
believes hope is something you plant and grow;

sings anyhow;
doesn’t know any better
than to give their whole heart.

Photo by Dane Gregory Meyer.

About the Author:

Nancy L. Hausauer has woven poetry into her life for over 40 years. She has an interview and poetry published in the book Light of Our Times alongside leaders in spirituality such as Ram Dass and Julia Cameron. She has also published extensively about energy healing and spirituality, including a widely-read website and a book, Chakra Care. Other books include Nordic Heritage NW and We Are Ordinary Women (ed.).

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