A freeze descends upon the woods where I wander among a grove of frosted trees. My friend, the black oak, the one with thick branches that twist and spiral in loose choreography, reaches toward infinite grey. Snow says, “Tree, let me give you a hug.”Wind says, “Dance with me, my friend.” Sky says, “Brush me … More Wintering
I am so filled up with emptyconstant barrage I am so empty I overflowa cast shadow Redirect attentionjust to breatheWobble a bitin a hot showerSmile back I catch a glimpse ofa waning crescent moonon this overcast morning The above photo of me was taken by a friend on my phone. A special thanks goes out … More After the Murder of Renee Good
I remember the three-way mirroroutside the dressing roomsat Castner-Knott’s store.With a new outfit on I’dturn toward that mirrorto get a panoramicview of myself What intrigued me mostwas how each reflectionbounced into anotherreflection then yetanother, goingdeeper anddeeper intoa mirrortunnel My image would become so tinyI was no longer recognizable,still visible but shrinkingmore and moreinto my ownforever… … More A Glimpse of Forever
“Fetch me something sweet” she whispered though no one else was in the room a little mischief in her eyes even at 82 “And get me something to spit in, dear,” she added as I walked out. “Yes, ma’am,” I said but I was thinking oh how I hated to deal with her snuff I … More Fetch Me Something Sweet
Come to my embrace my sweet let your love flow freely leave a mark upon my heart your fountain of esprit I’ll be stable on my part, with empty pages for your art so all can see how you see me in verse that you set free You’ll breathe ink, I’ll breathe air two composing … More Love Poem
In the morning my dreams drink coffee sharing sunrise with my feline friend inspiring babytalk conversationas I spoon Fancy Feast into his dish At noon my dreams are a saladcreative midday renewalalways finding one more colorto add as a flavorable addition In the evening my dreams glow golden,winding down with a sigh at dusk,letting regret for … More Fourfold Dream
I was on the third stair, walking up to my writing roomwhen I overheard narration of a science videofrom my husband’s computer downstairs. “If you are worried about asteroids destroying the earth…”I had not thought to be worried about that lately “let me put your mind at rest.”I stopped ascending the stairs to hear this … More Asteroids Can Destroy the Earth
What is solstice but a timeto practice patience, watchingsnowflakes speckle this growingdarkness with their shadowed light? What is darkness but an invitationto soften garish edges,to slow hurried breath,to yield hearts to mystery? Wishing all a joyous solstice whether a winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere or a summer solstice in the Southern Hemisphere. Photo by … More Solstice Softenings
The path toward harmony winds through a mistwhere self can breathe in forgiveness The path toward forgiveness curves through old growthwhere ego releases its clinging The path toward non-clinging crosses a riverwhere tolerance listens for currents of wisdom The path toward wisdom climbs through the hillsidewhere knowledge ascends into kindness The path toward kindness rests … More The Path
When will the fervor for toxic acceptancetoward vengeful behavior begin to dissolve?Cruelty has already lasted too long. When will a cure initiate healing the ICEy sting of growing injustice?Malice towards one poisons all. When will this hypocritical reign arouse its own obsolescence?Truth must arise from the rubble of lies. Could Making Anger Grab Authoritybe near … More Half-life
Wind Rush 