(2014)
Have felt this about leaving of any sort: jobs, relationships, places
In the bright moments My mind is a flame, Melting obstacles, Gaining gifts of wisdom. In the dark moments
It’s a billion stars moving and co… While we sleep. It’s one miracle after another and… We do not take the leap. It’s the great heave of nature
Harsh reality smacks like a slap of cold wind. Sometimes I’m a tough sailor, at the helm,
In the noble purpose of my life, In the clear and quiet chamber Of my soul, In the open and warm cave Of my heart,
Autumn wind Brings scattered leaves, Splattered, With red and gold. Autumn wind
I heard past generations In my son’s voice, I saw his life fly Into another dimension, A place, I can only imagine.
Half a world away, I walk a narrow, stone path. In the rice fields, the Balinese people
Not a word heard As the river flows Over rock, around Banks that lie Waiting for visitors.
If I had all the time In the world To write, What would I say? What would be the most
It’s that time of year again. The sound of honking geese fills the air, as they pass in alignment, to the Deep South.
Twilight slides in quietly as birds fly to warm nests. Pink hues of evening reflect in the clouds. Soon the moon
Holiday cheer and laughter, Multicolored lights blink faster, Music of love and good will, Grace the air like snowflakes. Tis the season to be compassionate…
Cold spring rain chills my body And yet, the birds fly in unison As if, it is a sunny day. The white tail deer Bounce through the ravine
Great scientific minds Working for cures Of terminal diseases, The clock ticks... What is the cure
Unable to be all things For all people, Perhaps at one time, I tried. Those days are