Rolling painted deserts of the west. Shrub bushes dot sloping hillsides. Relentless sun heats up

The white snow lay gently on the ground in a swirl pattern. The sky, a slab of smooth grey stone.

Remember the night we took your mother’s car and drove over the skyway bridge? The moon was a bright light to show the way.

Yellow finches Line the bird feeder Against Spring’ s canopy Of green and purple tapestry. Back and forth they go

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

Walking on the beach of long ago, the constant roll of the gulf, it’s sound, like a lullaby.

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

Today, I wish the pain to go, the fatigue that I fight so. This process of aging is unkind and yet, the law of nature is a fast lane of change.

Looking at my journal’s Blank page While geese fly by and honk A greeting. The red cardinals

Summertime gives A chance to grow Under the sun, Travel, to new places And have some fun.

The misty, night rain, Soaking bare trees, Bringing nourishment. I stand at the window, A steady beat echoes

Old friends walking on the beach, the waves bring in, memories, of carefree days;

You may not know what you’ll do next: Hit the open road With your thumb stuck out. Give up all you own

Life is not fair at times... But of course things Change quickly down the line, We are born into a No guarantee world.