The Lightkeeper

Days of silencefelt naturalto the lightkeeper Responsibilities of keepingthe lighthouse workingwere a constant challenge Daily upkeep was a full time job,while repairs ensured long days Hard work was welcomedby the lightkeeper as itcreated a feelingof happiness and security Poor weather reinforcedhis feeling of importanceWhile clear weather could bringup feelings of uselessness But the lightkeeper neverContinue reading “The Lightkeeper”

Unkept Time

time stoppedticking clocksfell silent digital clocksilluminatedmeaningless numbers sundial shadowsfrozen in placemarked theechoes of time time unkeptmarchesforward clouds floatacross the sky wind blowsthrough the trees swings moveback and forth routine directsour marchthrough life businesses closethe day isdone family timewith storiesshared welcomed sleepcalls ourname heartbeatsmeasuretimegone by

The Tree That Listens

I listen.Yes, I listen. The first conversationI recall listening towas about me — “now make sure you choose just the right place to plant it. It will grow big and strong and it anchors into the ground with spreading roots.”— “so, should we put it in the middle of the field? Is that a goodContinue reading “The Tree That Listens”