(2015)
We have a huge owl that lives in woods behind our house, he sometimes hoots at night.
It is what it is Despite my wishes for it, Otherwise. You are who you are Despite my expectations,
The buck in the garden Chewing up hard earned Labor, His antlers raise, His ears perk up, as
Pretend there is no tomorrow becau… there might not be. Live like there is only this momen… that is the truth. Nothing is solid but whispery,
Orange full moon with a half smile, a hanging lantern, lighting the way, through dark streets,
Inhale, the arms float up, Exhale, the arms float down, Namaste, at the heart. Inhale, the body bends, Hands at top of mat,
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…
Cool breeze rustles through the tr… drifting into my open door and leads me to the window to see leaves falling with abandon. Highlights of red and gold lace
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
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…
White heron skidding the blue, grey water, of the bay. How free and easy you make it look,
Red and gold leaves Falling, Sing to me Of the season of change, Before the snow,
A path with heart Is full of love Which makes us right Brings in the light And chases the dark.
My spirit communes with the four directions: To the north are in-laws, our aging mother, her last
The white snow, thin Like sand, over The fields, blowing Across the road. My car rambles
When I sit And watch The in and out Of breath, Thoughts no longer