(2015)
Up lately looking at the night sky. Not getting much sleep but oh what a way to spend some time.
When you are not here An empty heart full of fear Arises and wonders If I will see you again. What will I do without
In the dead Of Winter, I long for Spring. In the rains Of Spring,
My spirit communes with the four directions: To the north are in-laws, our aging mother, her last
As I age this last quarter of my life, I am fading into the background. As I let go of roles,
Red cardinal dancing On white snow, How regal you appear With your cloak of red, How it cheers my heart
Memories of my childhood Visit more and more Each day, As ghosts of past relatives Cast their shadows,
Oh hummingbird Where are you now? Have you taken My courage with you? Oh hummingbird
I remember your smile, your laugh,… you gave so freely. It’s hard that you are gone. I sigh and walk along the bay.
It is what it is Despite my wishes for it, Otherwise. You are who you are Despite my expectations,
An owl hoots on this cool, crisp Spring night. A sound that’s distant yet echos
Standing at a crossroad Between this life And the next, Heart in hand I knock on that
Blue star behind tree branch. White cloud passing half moon. Black space surrounds like a
The hummingbirds are buzzing As well as the bees. The Orioles land gingerly On top of the feeder. Cautiously they move down
Photos are all I have At times, Of smiling familiar faces, My family spread out. I would travel often
Last night I dreamt that I floated above the clouds, above the earth and my heart