The white snow lay gently on the ground in a swirl pattern. The sky, a slab of smooth grey stone.

Autumn wind Brings scattered leaves, Splattered, With red and gold. Autumn wind

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

Sitting on the lake shore, Which made my heart soar, The water rippled at times, Swirled into beautiful lines, Clouds reflected in it’s mirror,

Twilight slides in quietly as birds fly to warm nests. Pink hues of evening reflect in the clouds. Soon the moon

As we shared stories, The warm hum of voices heard, A cup of love spilled.

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.

Great scientific minds Working for cures Of terminal diseases, The clock ticks... What is the cure

Many thoughts in the mind, Some productive, some not. They glow like fires, Created by needs and

The dance of fear, Of not being enough, Stops and starts. The unknown, an Uncharted sea,

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

Life is a day dream So they say, With every beat Of my heart, The gate to love

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

In the still night In the silence, My soul begs, My mind to rest. It’s story told