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.

On a walk, many Brown-Eye Susan line the border, before the woods. Rain clouds move closer as if to give a hug, while

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

Mr. R. would talk about his deceased brother, he dreamed about him frequently; also of an eagle

The birds flock to the bird feeder, some with black, capped heads and others with

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

Red, yellow and orange leaves Fall quickly now And create a tapestry of color That fill my mind With joy.

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

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

The white snow lay gently on the ground in a swirl pattern. The sky, a slab of smooth grey stone.

Hello Sunrise, with your red ball of fire, peeking over the horizon, leaving the clouds pink,

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

Looking at my journal’s Blank page While geese fly by and honk A greeting. The red cardinals

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