(2014)
Just some thoughts about how things are and the pull to wish things, "Otherwise."
On a walk, many Brown-Eye Susan line the border, before the woods. Rain clouds move closer as if to give a hug, while
The chimes outside the pottery studio ring like a temple bell, calling the faithful to honor,
Firefly shine your light, Brighten my life, Lead the way, through The meadows, in my mind. Firefly, float so high,
It’s a billion stars moving and co… While we sleep. It’s one miracle after another and… We do not take the leap. It’s the great heave of nature
Itchy eyes scaly feet achy joints and bad teeth hair so fine
In the rustle of leaves the wind plays a tune, the change of season is on the horizon. It asks permission
In the still night In the silence, My soul begs, My mind to rest. It’s story told
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,
Summertime gives A chance to grow Under the sun, Travel, to new places And have some fun.
One year since I traveled to paradise. One year since I laughed and danced with friends. One year since I watched
A path with heart Is full of love Which makes us right Brings in the light And chases the dark.
If I had all the time In the world To write, What would I say? What would be the most
Oh billionaires! How you have lost your soul, lost the goal and kneel down
Today, I wish the pain to go, the fatigue that I fight so. This process of aging is unkind and yet, the law of nature is a fast lane of change.
What is truth? It’s a changing sky, One day clear, The next, cloudy, Holding the blue and grey,