(2014)
Summer is near it’s end, I regret not visiting my childhood home, near the gulf, where the sunset
I remember your smile, your laugh,… you gave so freely. It’s hard that you are gone. I sigh and walk along the bay.
On the brink of leaving, To go beyond These borders And say good-bye, To all you know,
The red cardinal high in a tree, caught my attention with his melodious chirp on my daily walk.
As I enter my sixty-third year, Fall leaves grace the path I love, With hues of red, Gold and orange.
Itchy eyes scaly feet achy joints and bad teeth hair so fine
Oh hummingbird Where are you now? Have you taken My courage with you? Oh hummingbird
Birds flying here and there, landing on branches to chirp and bare, their heart. A private club among the trees with their own private code.
Looking at my journal’s Blank page While geese fly by and honk A greeting. The red cardinals
Inhale, the arms float up, Exhale, the arms float down, Namaste, at the heart. Inhale, the body bends, Hands at top of mat,
In the bright moments My mind is a flame, Melting obstacles, Gaining gifts of wisdom. In the dark moments
An owl hoots on this cool, crisp Spring night. A sound that’s distant yet echos
Firefly shine your light, Brighten my life, Lead the way, through The meadows, in my mind. Firefly, float so high,
The many places I have been And countless faces I have seen, The many tales to be told, Into the universe, they unfold. It’s all a passing show,
I lay still While my loved one, Sleeps. His warm hand In my hand,