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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”

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”

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”

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.

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

Snow melts at the mountain’s peakCreates soft streams of flowing waterRocks and trees steer, shaping the flowMany paths converge, then join together The landscape guides the water’s direction As rocks and ridges control its pathA river is created as water mergesIn time, the river reshapes the land The river grows strongerBanks form a defining edgeRipplesContinue reading “A River’s Path”

The sea calls out to me.I whisper,Just please let me be. It calls out my name,I whisper,My answer’s the same. A strong wave rolls in,I whisper,Roll back out again. A sandbar appears,I whisper,I will not shed tears. The sea or the sky,I whisper,Dive deep or fly high? A seagull flies by,I whisper,I’m choosing to fly.

The wind that touched youtouched me A hot breeze blowswe feelbut we can’t see Heat fills the airIt wraps My limbs In exhaustion Then Frozen in timeWhile the fire ragesOvertaking all The fire’s marchRelentless like anunstoppable Brigade Red and yellowFill the sky, while Fear fills our hearts So much is lostWe watch in panic, thisUncaringContinue reading “Fire’s Embrace”