Today, I wish the pain to go, the fatigue that I fight so. This process of aging is unkind and yet, the law of nature is a fast lane of change.

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

Last night I dreamt that I floated above the clouds, above the earth and my heart

Misty fog floating through bare trees. Cold waves of wind coarse through the woods whistling as they go

Yellow finches Line the bird feeder Against Spring’ s canopy Of green and purple tapestry. Back and forth they go

Her smile was like gold, Her lines were often bold, Her stories of wisdom told, In books that are now sold. She has left the earth,

Walking down the dirt path, Sounds drift on the air, Birds chirping, leaves Rustling, dogs barking. Interconnection of life

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

Perhaps it is the mind separating things into this and that. Perhaps it is the mind with it’s preferences

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

Old friends walking on the beach, the waves bring in, memories, of carefree days;

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

What is the happiest moment of the… When I make someone laugh When I am of use for the good When I show kindness When I hold a hand

As I age this last quarter of my life, I am fading into the background. As I let go of roles,

This is the America I know: A sea of white, black, red, yellow And brown faces, Strong minds and voices Raised to the sun,