I remember your smile, your laugh,… you gave so freely. It’s hard that you are gone. I sigh and walk along the bay.

The misty, night rain, Soaking bare trees, Bringing nourishment. I stand at the window, A steady beat echoes

If I had all the time In the world To write, What would I say? What would be the most

On this New Year’s Eve Direction lost Drifting like blowing snow To and fro. A freeze comes

Red cardinal dancing On white snow, How regal you appear With your cloak of red, How it cheers my heart

Sitting on the lake shore, Which made my heart soar, The water rippled at times, Swirled into beautiful lines, Clouds reflected in it’s mirror,

The wind went through me, it carried the yellow, orange and red leaves lightly on the air. Another change is coming,

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

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,

You may not know what you’ll do next: Hit the open road With your thumb stuck out. Give up all you own

Blue star behind tree branch. White cloud passing half moon. Black space surrounds like a

Orange full moon with a half smile, a hanging lantern, lighting the way, through dark streets,

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

A path with heart Is full of love Which makes us right Brings in the light And chases the dark.

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