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…

Unable to be all things For all people, Perhaps at one time, I tried. Those days are

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

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

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

In the bright moments My mind is a flame, Melting obstacles, Gaining gifts of wisdom. In the dark moments

Driving down the road, The song, “Let It Be” Came on the radio. Taking me back to Various scenarios.

The hummingbirds are buzzing As well as the bees. The Orioles land gingerly On top of the feeder. Cautiously they move down

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

The buck in the garden Chewing up hard earned Labor, His antlers raise, His ears perk up, as

The chimes outside the pottery studio ring like a temple bell, calling the faithful to honor,

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

A path with heart Is full of love Which makes us right Brings in the light And chases the dark.

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

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