(2014)
Walking on the beach of long ago, the constant roll of the gulf, it’s sound, like a lullaby.
The hummingbirds are buzzing As well as the bees. The Orioles land gingerly On top of the feeder. Cautiously they move down
One year since I traveled to paradise. One year since I laughed and danced with friends. One year since I watched
Not a word heard As the river flows Over rock, around Banks that lie Waiting for visitors.
When I first heard “The Blackbird,” In the middle Of night, I was just thirteen.
Dark bulk of a single bird, With red puffed up chest, As winter’s breeze sways his perch…
Many thoughts in the mind, Some productive, some not. They glow like fires, Created by needs and
Cold spring rain chills my body And yet, the birds fly in unison As if, it is a sunny day. The white tail deer Bounce through the ravine
The gift of summer Is the sound of a Creek flowing through Rocks. A blue bird perched
In the bright moments My mind is a flame, Melting obstacles, Gaining gifts of wisdom. In the dark moments
Thoughts flicker like twinkling lights, ride them across the sky. Embrace your dream,
My heart is a good heart, It beats strongly And works hard, To keep me alive. My mind is a good mind,
Soft gray clouds pass slowly by, Soon they will release a gift of r… Trees are shedding their leaves As they turn red, orange and yello… Signaling the squirrels to collect…
Walking down the dirt path, Sounds drift on the air, Birds chirping, leaves Rustling, dogs barking. Interconnection of life
As we shared stories, The warm hum of voices heard, A cup of love spilled.