For Brennan
(2014)
Dedicated to my son
One lit candle burns brightly As I make a wish upon it’s Golden aura, that Humankind May learn to caress the earth As the wind does a field of flower…
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’s that time of year again. The sound of honking geese fills the air, as they pass in alignment, to the Deep South.
The many places I have been And countless faces I have seen, The many tales to be told, Into the universe, they unfold. It’s all a passing show,
Easing down the gravel road, yellow leaves spiral across, like a welcome
One year since I traveled to paradise. One year since I laughed and danced with friends. One year since I watched
Some days you’re in bliss, Some days you’re in pain. Some days you’re up in the clouds, Some days you’re down in the flame… Some days you get what you want
When I grow really old I may have to do yoga Full time, to get out The aches and creaks. When I grow really old
Every hour we are someone Different, Every day something new Learned, Death is just another
A path with heart Is full of love Which makes us right Brings in the light And chases the dark.
Firefly shine your light, Brighten my life, Lead the way, through The meadows, in my mind. Firefly, float so high,
Many thoughts in the mind, Some productive, some not. They glow like fires, Created by needs and
White heron skidding the blue, grey water, of the bay. How free and easy you make it look,
I lay still While my loved one, Sleeps. His warm hand In my hand,
In the rustle of leaves the wind plays a tune, the change of season is on the horizon. It asks permission