For Brennan
(2014)
Dedicated to my son
What inspires me... Hummingbirds buzzing as they land, on nearby flowers. Their amazing wings
Driving down the road, The song, “Let It Be” Came on the radio. Taking me back to Various scenarios.
On a walk this morning, the rocky cliffs that reach the blue-green sea, talk of strength today.
Red and gold leaves Falling, Sing to me Of the season of change, Before the snow,
Time passing by now In a blink of the eye, In the clap of a hand, In the chirp of a bird, In a flash of light
Ambition seems overrated at this time of life, effort seems more like strife. In my youth I was motivated by a hungry desire
Not sure where we are headed, Could be a long ride, Keep your heart steady, Open wide your eyes. There is something to learn
Standing at a crossroad Between this life And the next, Heart in hand I knock on that
Life is but a dream, our fantasies, spill, like liquid tears that pool and vaporize into the air.
It’s that time of year again. The sound of honking geese fills the air, as they pass in alignment, to the Deep South.
Birds flying here and there, landing on branches to chirp and bare, their heart. A private club among the trees with their own private code.
Oh hummingbird Where are you now? Have you taken My courage with you? Oh hummingbird
When I grow really old I may have to do yoga Full time, to get out The aches and creaks. When I grow really old
You may not know what you’ll do next: Hit the open road With your thumb stuck out. Give up all you own
Some days you’re in bliss, Some days you’re in pain. Some days you’re up in the clouds, Some days you’re down in the flame… Some days you get what you want