The Tree Is Risen A Rainbow Tree of Life The seemingly fragile branches had… From the beloved tree of life they… From my family my community of fri…

Silence ...by Jess Gopez-guest poet... Some things unsaid Best they remain The silence blossoms

Happy Valentine’s Day Poetry is everywhere look around It is nature alive connected aboun… Wanted to touch give and share Longing to be touched and to care

Wild Trust A prey nourishing A hungry moment in peace Stills a deadly wait In the calming of the mind

The word became flesh Hosanna welcome peacemaker not a warrior on a donkey ride Greeting palms along the way

Death a resurrection The loving was consummated A moment of joy you were born Just as when you were conceived

Laugh At Yourself and the wind said this age old wisdom there is hope time honored promise love is in us all

October Red Winds Santa Ana winds Seasonal metamorphosed To fire explosions Hopscotching smoky canyons

What Food? Been said under the skin we’re all… Further said we’re all equal under… Words not lightly thrown yet empty… Look around no further than where…

Dose Three Shadow third down ten to go Phil saw his shadow Six weeks to spring more cold days All in state of haze

Crackle and Spark Joy to life all hope Dark clouds move on clear the sky Let the sun shine through Winter woes be gone

child unleashed in a candy store suddenly you feel young again childlike-creative you share your intuitive artistry creating dishes to fulfill

Red Moon Dogs in the valley Cheer the crescent waxing moon Roosters roost year end Congregate yes celebrate

time capsule reckoned eons span seasons history births deaths anniversaries stars rise set rise set again

emperor’s new clothes... nth time… ...poem inspired by Hans Christia… emperor’s new clothes... nth time… not to embarrass the townspeople in their heart of hearts the crowd