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

Walking on the edge, Between awareness and sleep. Sometimes... I’m in the moment, I feel my body,

There is my shadow, A dark outline of this body And yet, it also holds, The hidden imperfections Of my existence.

Dark bulk of a single bird, With red puffed up chest, As winter’s breeze sways his perch…

Orange full moon with a half smile, a hanging lantern, lighting the way, through dark streets,

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

You may not know what you’ll do next: Hit the open road With your thumb stuck out. Give up all you own

Not sure where we are headed, Could be a long ride, Keep your heart steady, Open wide your eyes. There is something to learn

Driving down the road, The song, “Let It Be” Came on the radio. Taking me back to Various scenarios.

On the brink of leaving, To go beyond These borders And say good-bye, To all you know,

Life is not fair at times... But of course things Change quickly down the line, We are born into a No guarantee world.

Embrace that which comes with ease: The twinkling of an eye, The drumbeat of a heart, The blooming of a flower,

When you are not here An empty heart full of fear Arises and wonders If I will see you again. What will I do without

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

The gift of summer Is the sound of a Creek flowing through Rocks. A blue bird perched