Inhale, the arms float up, Exhale, the arms float down, Namaste, at the heart. Inhale, the body bends, Hands at top of mat,

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

Red and gold leaves Falling, Sing to me Of the season of change, Before the snow,

Pretend there is no tomorrow becau… there might not be. Live like there is only this momen… that is the truth. Nothing is solid but whispery,

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

Squirrels with bushy orange tails leap about the deck. Crickets hum, confused that it’s not dark yet. The caw of a blue jay

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

Yellow finches Line the bird feeder Against Spring’ s canopy Of green and purple tapestry. Back and forth they go

Oh hummingbird Where are you now? Have you taken My courage with you? Oh hummingbird

Summertime gives A chance to grow Under the sun, Travel, to new places And have some fun.

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

Tonight, the wind whistles as it rushes through the atmospher… Winter’s bare limbs of swaying trees, dance in the shadows.

Pale blue moon Of August, Peeking behind The clouds, Luminous,

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

Driving through the small towns of America, children of all colors playing in the streets, some with tattered clothes