(2014)
When I sit And watch The in and out Of breath, Thoughts no longer
Many thoughts in the mind, Some productive, some not. They glow like fires, Created by needs and
In the bright moments My mind is a flame, Melting obstacles, Gaining gifts of wisdom. In the dark moments
Photos are all I have At times, Of smiling familiar faces, My family spread out. I would travel often
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,
On a walk, many Brown-Eye Susan line the border, before the woods. Rain clouds move closer as if to give a hug, while
At that magical time When the yellow moon Sets, And the pink mist Of dawn,
This is the America I know: A sea of white, black, red, yellow And brown faces, Strong minds and voices Raised to the sun,
One year since I traveled to paradise. One year since I laughed and danced with friends. One year since I watched
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
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…
On this New Year’s Eve Direction lost Drifting like blowing snow To and fro. A freeze comes
Twilight slides in quietly as birds fly to warm nests. Pink hues of evening reflect in the clouds. Soon the moon
Grateful for: Sunrise of pink and gold Showing the way, Lighting the sky, To another blessed day.
Sitting on the lake shore, Which made my heart soar, The water rippled at times, Swirled into beautiful lines, Clouds reflected in it’s mirror,