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,

As we shared stories, The warm hum of voices heard, A cup of love spilled.

Life is like a dream A star studded sky A blink of an eye Oh, how life slips by. Life is like a song

Summertime gives A chance to grow Under the sun, Travel, to new places And have some fun.

When I first heard “The Blackbird,” In the middle Of night, I was just thirteen.

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

Every hour we are someone Different, Every day something new Learned, Death is just another

Red, yellow and orange leaves Fall quickly now And create a tapestry of color That fill my mind With joy.

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…

On a walk this morning, the rocky cliffs that reach the blue-green sea, talk of strength today.

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

Looking at my journal’s Blank page While geese fly by and honk A greeting. The red cardinals

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

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

Life is a day dream So they say, With every beat Of my heart, The gate to love