written 1998
A grain of wood Runs like a race car Around a multi-colored track Zooming down to the bottom It zooms up
Grandpa is a cockeyed, potlickin’… Who’d rather be working at shearin… Than sit and lounge around all day… Until the stars come out and play. And his stories, every one is true…
As he walks, alone, wondering Not knowing where Approaching a fine strong frame So new, Standing alone Waiting for someone to cross.
Through all the stress and all the… The thought of giving up almost dr… At times he feels as though it’s a… He often relaxes and meditates, so… But with so much negativity how wi…
He wants what you want, their face… He can’t understand you Why put him down He started his life at the tender… You started in your youth
Who cares? That is the question. Maybe it’s… So make a correction. Who cares? She wants to know. Maybe it’s her…
Such a heavy heart, So crushed by fear— She never meant to lock Her love from you, dear. Her deep love for you
Can centuries melt into days, When into soul, these eyes will gl… Where islands meet And flames consume Any air
Taken to the water’s edge, Maken by her feet. Maken on the way a pledge, Taken a retreat. Waken on the leaf-made ledge,
A sea shell shining on the ground,… Shiny and round. Upon holding it… Water and sand. The glow, the lus… For time will pass and perfection… But if the moment is just right an…
Thoughts, Swirling like mist, Obscuring Reality. Marginal distinctions
Resting in a shaded branch On the land called Valley Wind Ranch. It is the prettiest place You will ever see!
It’s a thing like “Tailhook” It’s a thing called rape It’s a thing called abuse It’s a thing called hate But, it’s the strength of a woman
He thought of you today, Early; at the break of day. Why you didn’t stay. Is hard to say. His words were misunderstood,
Faded leaves fall aside Pale gray sky envelopes all Summer’s gone and fall is stale Aching world begins to weep Somewhere on the verge of change