In the dead Of Winter, I long for Spring. In the rains Of Spring,

Remember goodness in the fire of e… Remember joy in the center of sorr… Remember love in the flood of hate… Remember courage in the pit of fea… It’s never too late.

It is what it is Despite my wishes for it, Otherwise. You are who you are Despite my expectations,

Red cardinal dancing On white snow, How regal you appear With your cloak of red, How it cheers my heart

In the bright moments My mind is a flame, Melting obstacles, Gaining gifts of wisdom. In the dark moments

The flesh withers as we age But our inner spirit Remains the same. And when the body dies The spirit breaks free

What is truth? It’s a changing sky, One day clear, The next, cloudy, Holding the blue and grey,

On a walk, many Brown-Eye Susan line the border, before the woods. Rain clouds move closer as if to give a hug, while

One year since I traveled to paradise. One year since I laughed and danced with friends. One year since I watched

The wind went through me, it carried the yellow, orange and red leaves lightly on the air. Another change is coming,

The hummingbirds are buzzing As well as the bees. The Orioles land gingerly On top of the feeder. Cautiously they move down

Not a word heard As the river flows Over rock, around Banks that lie Waiting for visitors.

Harsh reality smacks like a slap of cold wind. Sometimes I’m a tough sailor, at the helm,

What inspires me... Hummingbirds buzzing as they land, on nearby flowers. Their amazing wings

Walking down the dirt path, Sounds drift on the air, Birds chirping, leaves Rustling, dogs barking. Interconnection of life