(2013)
Travel on a winter day which can be dangerous but so beautiful at the same time.
Unable to be all things For all people, Perhaps at one time, I tried. Those days are
Memories of my childhood Visit more and more Each day, As ghosts of past relatives Cast their shadows,
Half a world away, I walk a narrow, stone path. In the rice fields, the Balinese people
Twilight slides in quietly as birds fly to warm nests. Pink hues of evening reflect in the clouds. Soon the moon
In the bright moments My mind is a flame, Melting obstacles, Gaining gifts of wisdom. In the dark moments
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
On a walk this morning, the rocky cliffs that reach the blue-green sea, talk of strength today.
Cool breeze rustles through the tr… drifting into my open door and leads me to the window to see leaves falling with abandon. Highlights of red and gold lace
Not sure where we are headed, Could be a long ride, Keep your heart steady, Open wide your eyes. There is something to learn
Leaves falling, Another season Decorating the earth. One red leaf In my path,
If we could embrace our sorrow and surf on our tears, surely our hearts would grow wider to hold the years
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
Yellow finches Line the bird feeder Against Spring’ s canopy Of green and purple tapestry. Back and forth they go
Firefly shine your light, Brighten my life, Lead the way, through The meadows, in my mind. Firefly, float so high,
Misty fog floating through bare trees. Cold waves of wind coarse through the woods whistling as they go