The dance of fear, Of not being enough, Stops and starts. The unknown, an Uncharted sea,

Walking on the edge, Between awareness and sleep. Sometimes... I’m in the moment, I feel my body,

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

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,

Red bird perched on a tree limb laced with snow. So happy to see him and the joy he brings.

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

Time is going by fast, Trying not to live in the past, To keep priorities straight And not falter at the gate. To join the universal goal

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

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

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

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

Red and gold leaves Falling, Sing to me Of the season of change, Before the snow,

Mr. R. would talk about his deceased brother, he dreamed about him frequently; also of an eagle

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.

If I had all the time In the world To write, What would I say? What would be the most