Beneath the bustling, hustling mind, deep inside, there is an oasis of calm.

Embrace that which comes with ease: The twinkling of an eye, The drumbeat of a heart, The blooming of a flower,

Last night I dreamt that I floated above the clouds, above the earth and my heart

The gift of summer Is the sound of a Creek flowing through Rocks. A blue bird perched

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.

Photos are all I have At times, Of smiling familiar faces, My family spread out. I would travel often

In the dead Of Winter, I long for Spring. In the rains Of Spring,

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

Oh hummingbird Where are you now? Have you taken My courage with you? Oh hummingbird

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.

The buck in the garden Chewing up hard earned Labor, His antlers raise, His ears perk up, as

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

Red cardinal dancing On white snow, How regal you appear With your cloak of red, How it cheers my heart

Pretend there is no tomorrow becau… there might not be. Live like there is only this momen… that is the truth. Nothing is solid but whispery,