(2014)
After hearing a favorite song and remembering a difficult time, a poem came out
Old friends walking on the beach, the waves bring in, memories, of carefree days;
Yellow finches Line the bird feeder Against Spring’ s canopy Of green and purple tapestry. Back and forth they go
Mr. R. would talk about his deceased brother, he dreamed about him frequently; also of an eagle
Life is not fair at times... But of course things Change quickly down the line, We are born into a No guarantee world.
Red and gold leaves Falling, Sing to me Of the season of change, Before the snow,
Leaves falling, Another season Decorating the earth. One red leaf In my path,
Not sure where we are headed, Could be a long ride, Keep your heart steady, Open wide your eyes. There is something to learn
Rolling painted deserts of the west. Shrub bushes dot sloping hillsides. Relentless sun heats up
It is what it is Despite my wishes for it, Otherwise. You are who you are Despite my expectations,
Geese are honking As they fly Across an orange colored Sky. My spirit soars
Red cardinal dancing On white snow, How regal you appear With your cloak of red, How it cheers my heart
The red cardinal high in a tree, caught my attention with his melodious chirp on my daily walk.
Firefly shine your light, Brighten my life, Lead the way, through The meadows, in my mind. Firefly, float so high,
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,
On this New Year’s Eve Direction lost Drifting like blowing snow To and fro. A freeze comes