In the bright moments My mind is a flame, Melting obstacles, Gaining gifts of wisdom. In the dark moments

I lay still While my loved one, Sleeps. His warm hand In my hand,

Blue star behind tree branch. White cloud passing half moon. Black space surrounds like a

When I first heard “The Blackbird,” In the middle Of night, I was just thirteen.

Leaves falling, Another season Decorating the earth. One red leaf In my path,

Thoughts flicker like twinkling lights, ride them across the sky. Embrace your dream,

I remember your smile, your laugh,… you gave so freely. It’s hard that you are gone. I sigh and walk along the bay.

Soft gray clouds pass slowly by, Soon they will release a gift of r… Trees are shedding their leaves As they turn red, orange and yello… Signaling the squirrels to collect…

Birds flying here and there, landing on branches to chirp and bare, their heart. A private club among the trees with their own private code.

Some days you’re in bliss, Some days you’re in pain. Some days you’re up in the clouds, Some days you’re down in the flame… Some days you get what you want

Grateful for: Sunrise of pink and gold Showing the way, Lighting the sky, To another blessed day.

Misty fog floating through bare trees. Cold waves of wind coarse through the woods whistling as they go

What inspires me... Hummingbirds buzzing as they land, on nearby flowers. Their amazing wings

Itchy eyes scaly feet achy joints and bad teeth hair so fine

One year since I traveled to paradise. One year since I laughed and danced with friends. One year since I watched