Pink hues from the west Filter through Snow covered boughs Leaving, The evening light

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,

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

Ambition seems overrated at this time of life, effort seems more like strife. In my youth I was motivated by a hungry desire

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

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

Time passing by now In a blink of the eye, In the clap of a hand, In the chirp of a bird, In a flash of light

Not a word heard As the river flows Over rock, around Banks that lie Waiting for visitors.

Sometimes wonder about a star, way afar. How life might be in outer space,

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

It is what it is Despite my wishes for it, Otherwise. You are who you are Despite my expectations,

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

If I could go back in time I would fix my wrongs, I would sing new songs And mend all hate And open the gate

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

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