(2014)
Just some thoughts about how things are and the pull to wish things, "Otherwise."
Twilight slides in quietly as birds fly to warm nests. Pink hues of evening reflect in the clouds. Soon the moon
Misty fog floating through bare trees. Cold waves of wind coarse through the woods whistling as they go
Driving down the road, The song, “Let It Be” Came on the radio. Taking me back to Various scenarios.
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
Grateful for: Sunrise of pink and gold Showing the way, Lighting the sky, To another blessed day.
At that magical time When the yellow moon Sets, And the pink mist Of dawn,
The birds flock to the bird feeder, some with black, capped heads and others with
Embrace that which comes with ease: The twinkling of an eye, The drumbeat of a heart, The blooming of a flower,
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
Red cardinal dancing On white snow, How regal you appear With your cloak of red, How it cheers my heart
Harsh reality smacks like a slap of cold wind. Sometimes I’m a tough sailor, at the helm,
Lately, a sadness pervades, I mourn for youth, perhaps passion of younger days. With age, some of that passion
As we shared stories, The warm hum of voices heard, A cup of love spilled.
Soft gray clouds pass slowly by, Soon they will release a gift of r… Trees are shedding their leaves As they turn red, orange and yello… Signaling the squirrels to collect…
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