For Bede
(2014)
For my love of 36 years
It’s that time of year again. The sound of honking geese fills the air, as they pass in alignment, to the Deep South.
There is my shadow, A dark outline of this body And yet, it also holds, The hidden imperfections Of my existence.
To open and risk hurt... Or stay closed but Never really live. Pain can reveal... A connection to
Last night I dreamt that I floated above the clouds, above the earth and my heart
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…
In the noble purpose of my life, In the clear and quiet chamber Of my soul, In the open and warm cave Of my heart,
Remember the night we took your mother’s car and drove over the skyway bridge? The moon was a bright light to show the way.
The buck in the garden Chewing up hard earned Labor, His antlers raise, His ears perk up, as
On a walk, many Brown-Eye Susan line the border, before the woods. Rain clouds move closer as if to give a hug, while
Firefly shine your light, Brighten my life, Lead the way, through The meadows, in my mind. Firefly, float so high,
Not sure where we are headed, Could be a long ride, Keep your heart steady, Open wide your eyes. There is something to learn
The hummingbirds are buzzing As well as the bees. The Orioles land gingerly On top of the feeder. Cautiously they move down
This evening the blank, white page is open. My nerves are on edge, while a storm forms on the horizon.
What inspires me... Hummingbirds buzzing as they land, on nearby flowers. Their amazing wings
Her smile was like gold, Her lines were often bold, Her stories of wisdom told, In books that are now sold. She has left the earth,