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Waking Dream

You came to me in a waking dreamPulling hard, you removed the last seamMy mind now ready and fully receptiveTo see, to feel a different perspective You left this plane many years agoYour loved ones gave a goodbye showWith tears and fears you would be missedBut your memories would always exist But now you standContinue reading “Waking Dream”

Woof

You stare at meYou call my nameYou clap your handsYou shout out commands I stare at youI hear my nameI watch your handsI obey your commands You scratch my backI lick your handYou offer a treatWhen you ask, I speak Woof! You’re my best friend

Branches of Time

Tree branches bursting with new growthhang over an already overgrown garden.A testament to nature’s resiliencethriving in the city park. Carefully constructed nestsglimmer with recycled materialas scavenged twigs reinforce the frame. Moss hanging from the large branchesfinds its way into the nest,creating a soft landingfor much anticipated new life. Mockingbirds singwhile preparing and protecting their newContinue reading “Branches of Time”

Water’s Journey

Sitting quietlywatching ameandering stream The curvescarveddeepinto the earth Time has enabled waterto etch its markLeaving its signthrough the passing years I see the story of my lifein each curveThe ups and downsechoing my timeThe gentle pooling aswater gathersAnd createsa small basinThen the rush oftumbling waterWhen rocksblock the way Water starts movingcalmly again,Calmly, like a deepContinue reading “Water’s Journey”

Still Life

A rotting, decomposing tomato hides life insideProtected seeds germinate with potentialThe pulp, rich for a compost pileDecay bears endless possibilities Discarded tomato seeds in rich soilWaiting for new life to appearExcitement when new shoots spring upWatching them claim the sunWhile stems sway in the breeze Large strong stalks stand ready for growthTomatoes emerge, small andContinue reading “Still Life”

Wishing on a Shell

I dip my toes into the calming sea,Searching for traces left of you and me. I feel the waves rolling in and out,The sun’s beating down, so hot, no doubt. The water, so cold, puts a chill on my toes,I stand in my place, because anything goes. Ten toes stay buried in the sinking sand,ReachingContinue reading “Wishing on a Shell”

Snow Steps

I stand outside, my eyes are closedCompletely covered, hardly an inch exposedI listen intently to the falling snowThe temperature drops, It’s getting low I twirl with my arms stretched out wideThen l reach for you to come to my sideA blanket of snow paints the field whiteA soft brush will add art that’s just rightContinue reading “Snow Steps”

Bread

This morning, as I got out of bed,I decided it was a perfect day for fresh bread.Got out the flour, turned on the heat,Mix, knead, rise, bake, and then eat.

Hidden Garden

Traffic patterns build as night turns to day.Cars and trucks honking, get out of my way. Exhaust forms a barrier we just can’t escape,It yells at our senses, this asphalt landscape. Cars driving by let us know they’re here,With constant traffic it’s all that we hear. Tall buildings towering just overhead,Cement demands your attention instead.Continue reading “Hidden Garden”

Concerto in Light

Fireflies light the evening skyChildren skip through the yard Evading capture from tiny handsBy soaring between leaves on trees Flashing incandescent colorsYellow, green or orange Glass jars with wholes in the lidCaptured, they continue to glow A symphonic performanceGlowing in unison, lighting the way Lights flicker, a short-lived lifeThe creation of a masterpiece