Beneath the bustling, hustling mind, deep inside, there is an oasis of calm.

As I walk along nature’s path The clouds appear luminous and nea… As if to hug and protect All earthly inhabitants. Turtles sunbathe on a floating log

Dark bulk of a single bird, With red puffed up chest, As winter’s breeze sways his perch…

Firefly shine your light, Brighten my life, Lead the way, through The meadows, in my mind. Firefly, float so high,

Silver sliver of the moon With the bright star of Venus Trailing behind. Moonbeams casting light On the waves,

Photos are all I have At times, Of smiling familiar faces, My family spread out. I would travel often

On a walk this morning, the rocky cliffs that reach the blue-green sea, talk of strength today.

To open and risk hurt... Or stay closed but Never really live. Pain can reveal... A connection to

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

Red bird perched on a tree limb laced with snow. So happy to see him and the joy he brings.

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

The wind went through me, it carried the yellow, orange and red leaves lightly on the air. Another change is coming,

One year since I traveled to paradise. One year since I laughed and danced with friends. One year since I watched

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