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Joyful parents share a birth announcement, and also a birth poem
by Walker Blaine
Patricia and Walker Blaine are delighted to announce the birth of their son, Griffin Arrow Blaine, who was born in the morning on Tuesday, August 22nd 2017, the Year of the Fire Bird, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
After his arrival, Griffin uttered a few quiet cries and began what seemed like a prolonged glance surveying the room. The senior physician at the birth remarked, “That is one chill baby.” After weighing in at 9 pounds, 10 ounces, Griffin has spent most of his time relaxing and settling into life at home in Halifax.
A griffin is a legendary animal that is half eagle, half lion and able to journey in heaven and on earth. “Arrow” represents long life, and his parents’ aspiration that he be able to accomplish his goals like an arrow striking its target.
Please join us in celebrating the arrival of another Shambhala warrior.
KI KI SO SO!
Bodhichitta Monster*
It came into the apartment armed with kitten claws
And speaking a language of tiny cloud-moans and nose whistles
Riding love-laced breath that drove occupants and bystanders alike
Into coos and ahs while everyday language spun into sonorous praises of beauty,
Aspirational predictions of greatness,
And meanderings about cuteness
Or well-dressed mini-people appearing as business magnates,
Drunkards,
Or satisfied buddhas.
The caretakers, exposed to long gusts of the fragrant pheromone winds,
Slowly found their speech wavering past mere babbling,
Into sleep-tranced inversions,
“I’ll be doing the dishes so we’ll have something to wear,”
While the possessions of the dwelling shifted this way and that,
Like broken stores flooding the decks of a storm-wracked ship.
All this chaos and joy—happy squeaks and grown-up laughter—
Summoned by the simplest wish:
Let’s invite the smallest possible houseguest into our home.
Bamboo Humour
September 14, 2017
Halifax, Nova Scotia
* Bodhichitta: “awakened heart,” the seed of compassion for all beings.
Oct 28, 2017
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Ohmygriffin! Such ceaseless wonders! This is beautiful news, and I’m utterly delighted for you three … and your families. Griffin Arrow is a fantastical and formidable name. Your son is a gem, your poem a funny pearl. May all be healthy, and become acquainted — or reacquainted — with a good night’s sleep soon! Love ….
Oct 14, 2017
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yeah – more yeah!
Oct 10, 2017
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How fabulous!! You and we are so fortunate to have Griffin Arrow join us. Congratulations to two already great parents!
Oct 10, 2017
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Congratulations Patricia & Walker. I’m just reading the news now. Griffin Arrow has the most remarkable face, eyes, equanimity (at least in photo with the two of you). The message that comes to mind Is BRAVISSIMO! ENCORE!
Oct 9, 2017
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Thank you, all, 1, 2, 3 – Walker, once again you evidence, your heart is connected to your speech. Coo-Coo-See-See Talk Song Dough
Oct 8, 2017
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The “chill baby”, the parents, the poem … Joy in the world! Thank you for sharing!
Oct 7, 2017
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Congratulations Walker and Patricia,
So lovely to see your little one, and much happiness to you all,
Denise Kilshaw
Oct 6, 2017
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Patricia and Walker,
I had no idea this was in the making. My goodness, Congratulations! How wonderful for you both and for Griffin Arrow and for we, the sangha, who welcome a new Blaine into our midst. We await many other wonderful poems and even plays and music!
Love,
Vicki
Oct 6, 2017
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Oh – he is adorable. Many congratulations to you all. Have fun!!
Oct 6, 2017
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Half garuda, half snow lion–a most precious human birth nevertheless! Love and joy to you 3! xoxo
Oct 6, 2017
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Dear Walker and Patricia,
I am so excited for you and your family. You know I would be. As it happens, our grandson Devon was born the same day!
Much love, Mary
Oct 5, 2017
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Congratulations, you two! Welcome, Griffen Arrow! How cool :)
Oct 5, 2017
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Love your poem, Walker! Bodhicitta Monster with kitten claws and mysterious powerful language. And probably fine upper-body dance moves resembling T’ai Chi! Love and welcome to beautiful Griffin Arrow Blaine — destined to GAB!
Oct 4, 2017
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Welcome Griffin Arrow! Such a name as yours will keep the dralas close, wonderful! Great news Walker and Patricia. This boy so won the lottery of rebirths. Enjoy forever. ❤️
Oct 4, 2017
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Sublime baby sublime poem sublime great good fortune for all of you!
Oct 4, 2017
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Great news! Joy to all three of you!
Oct 4, 2017
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I love the poem! Thank you for sharing your joy with all of us.
Oct 4, 2017
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Fabulous news! Love to you all
Oct 3, 2017
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Congratulations! Thank you for sharing and all best on the journey. Likely you’ve done it before!
with love,
Timaree
Oct 3, 2017
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Congratulations to you, Patricia and Walker! And welcome to the sangha, Griffin!