The hummingbirds are buzzing As well as the bees. The Orioles land gingerly On top of the feeder. Cautiously they move down

I lay still While my loved one, Sleeps. His warm hand In my hand,

Leaves falling, Another season Decorating the earth. One red leaf In my path,

Firefly shine your light, Brighten my life, Lead the way, through The meadows, in my mind. Firefly, float so high,

Many thoughts in the mind, Some productive, some not. They glow like fires, Created by needs and

Squirrels with bushy orange tails leap about the deck. Crickets hum, confused that it’s not dark yet. The caw of a blue jay

Driving down the road, The song, “Let It Be” Came on the radio. Taking me back to Various scenarios.

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

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

In the rustle of leaves the wind plays a tune, the change of season is on the horizon. It asks permission

There is my shadow, A dark outline of this body And yet, it also holds, The hidden imperfections Of my existence.

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

Cold spring rain chills my body And yet, the birds fly in unison As if, it is a sunny day. The white tail deer Bounce through the ravine

Photos are all I have At times, Of smiling familiar faces, My family spread out. I would travel often

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