(2014)
After a ride through the desert which is haunting and beautiful at the same time.
Not sure what to write while the world is on the brink of another war. While others face
First snow of the season Came down light and gay, With it’s bright white, Reflecting, Off slow moving clouds
It is what it is Despite my wishes for it, Otherwise. You are who you are Despite my expectations,
Tonight, the wind whistles as it rushes through the atmospher… Winter’s bare limbs of swaying trees, dance in the shadows.
In the still night In the silence, My soul begs, My mind to rest. It’s story told
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
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…
Looking at my journal’s Blank page While geese fly by and honk A greeting. The red cardinals
On the brink of leaving, To go beyond These borders And say good-bye, To all you know,
In the bright moments My mind is a flame, Melting obstacles, Gaining gifts of wisdom. In the dark moments
Perhaps it is the mind separating things into this and that. Perhaps it is the mind with it’s preferences
Squirrels with bushy orange tails leap about the deck. Crickets hum, confused that it’s not dark yet. The caw of a blue jay
Oh hummingbird Where are you now? Have you taken My courage with you? Oh hummingbird
Photos are all I have At times, Of smiling familiar faces, My family spread out. I would travel often
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