(Food Memories) The aroma of toastPulls me from bedIn pajamas I spyMy mother bendingOver an open oven doorToasting bread for our stuffingAnnouncing a yearly ritualThanksgiving morning is here. We stand together,Lined up tall to small,We mix, roll and cut,The oil is hot and ready for dough,Strouffles, little honey balls,Mean Christmas is near. Christmas brings aContinue reading “Foodmories”
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Dad
My entire life changed on the day that you died,I wanted to escape, go run, and just hide,But that night, I watched a gorgeous sun set,With sad, tired eyes and a face tear stained and wet. The sky was more beautiful than you ever did see,Like a sign you arranged from you to just me.Continue reading “Dad”
The Storm’s Song
Night stormsilluminatedby burstsof light. Pounding thunderlike a harsh bass chordslams the keysdemanding an audience. Rainbows deniedtheir gloryhidden in thedark. Storms whispertheir departure,crickets singto welcomethe calm. Raindrops hang,then fall,from leavesa staccato arpeggio. A distant flashreminds usof ourstrength.
Asphalt and Wildflowers
cars tear byspewing exhaust. toxic fumesinsult the senses. asphalt pathscut throughgreen grass. While — pine treesreach forthe sky. wildflowers wavenature’s resiliencesilently standingreminding us, Life finds a way.
Shadows on the Wall
Shadows projectour storieson the wall A silhouettecaptures afleetingstory The night’s lightbeckons uson Daylight rewritesas we begin eachday anew
Hidden Life
A rottingdecomposing tomatohides life inside Protected seedsgerminatewith potential Pulprich for a compost pile Decaybears endlesspossibilities Discarded seedscome to lifein rich soil Waitingas new life appears Excitement buildsas new shootsbreak through Watchingas they claim the sun As stems swayin the breeze Large strong stalksstand readyfor growth Tomatoes emergesmall and round In time –yellow turns to redContinue reading “Hidden Life”
Good Night Shadows
Shadows stretchacross the wall We only see themwhen night calls We need a roomwith just one light To see the shadowstaking flight A bunny withbig floppy ears Will hop untilit disappears A butterfly lookingready to fly Is happy to reachthe big blue sky A big old moosecomes to our room Its visit briefsince bedtime loomsContinue reading “Good Night Shadows”
Breathe in, Breathe Deep
I’m hoveringin the middleof a busy room. With beautiful, fragrant flowersall in full bloom. Movementall around me…while Istandstill. That’s when I noticea single daffodil. A simple yellow flowerin all its glory…sends a message of rebirthin nature’s story. The promise of springis just up ahead…Lookat the flowersblossomingfrom their bed. A new beginningis rightin front of us.ItContinue reading “Breathe in, Breathe Deep”
Edging Out The Noise
A large spiral staircase in pure whiteIlluminated with a tint of blue As an overwhelming sensation takes holdOf walking into a giant shell Engulfed in feelings of serenityWhen I realize I’m holding my breath Peace washes over everything in our pathThe sweet scent of happiness bathes the room I proceed up the staircaseAs life shoutsContinue reading “Edging Out The Noise”
Moon Cycle
The moon is clear in today’s morning skyA daytime hello, a nighttime goodbyeA beautiful sky and a warming sunWe have many hours to get our work done. With the sun shining down, heating the dayA restful respite is a welcomed delayAnd then the trees start to dance in the windA hollow sound bellows, a band’sContinue reading “Moon Cycle”
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