center In a deserted Long Beach inn Next to the marina; They bid their farewells While gazing at Catalina;

Autumn’s here again, lawns are tur… Red and golden yellow leaves piled… Mist in our breath, in our faces a… For cold air is here, winter stand… From the closet comforter pure goo…

The strong breeze blew my cap away Chasing after it was simply futile And I watched it fly over the qua… Into the sea; and I could but smi… For it’s been that kind of a day

It is time to go Every night he prays steadfast That it be his last Pleasures have deserted him Tomorrows are looking grim

Within the heart a battle stirs Two shadows locked in endless figh… One born of dark, one born of ligh… Each wrestles for the life it spur… The darker pulls with subtle lies

It’s April, spring has arrived Warmer temps with lots of rain Perpetually overcast But hopes good weather will reign Buds break in twigs and branches

Wild powerful thunderstorm This afternoon ripped through town Dragging cold torrential rain Knockout winds took oak trees down Lightning flashes thunder claps

The coral shelters algae near Its stony bed, they thrive within The algae feeds the coral clear Together, always a win-win The stork atop a buffalo

Once there lived an old hypochondr… Who thought he was having a heart… Just a heartburn it was A copious amount of gas His wife forbade him a late-night…

With His mighty hands Built the grandeur of nature For us to enjoy The wren’s cheerful song God’s soft and tender whisper

In a fetal position I lay on the floor In excruciating pain I never felt before… Pain, none can assuage,

center Wake up sweet darling Let the sun caress you And let me kiss your lips Sweet as morning dew

After thirteen years I bid farewell To a faithful friend; My constant companion When I was all alone!

Above, the red hawk soars on high Below, the forest stirs in strife The hunter streaks across the sky While shadows chase the dance of l… The sun gives warmth, both pure an…

A sweet smile twinkle in her eyes Happiness unmistakable Squealing she runs to her mother Excitement uncontrollable Watching her reaction priceless