I’ve seen the shift a minute makesFor lifetimes, maybe more.The way the ever temp’ring tideBrings change upon the shore.The movement of a grain of sandExponential, collective, in time.Sand slips through the hourglass,While we’re gifted with the sublime.It’s always there for us to see.To feel and breathe and taste.But amidst the world‘s abundance,We miss it in... Continue Reading →
Endless alley, at times, this path of ours.Banana peel, oil stains, cigarette butts by the bin.And on we go. We walk on.Styrofoam plates. Broken beer bottle.Danger borne of careless moments in time.Look caref’ly down. Step around.It feels gritty. It feels raw.The shadow side of perfect store fronts.We question. We fear. We go on.But, look up.... Continue Reading →
I have a child.He wants me to meet at the bus.I do not do it all just right.But he wants me to meet at the bus!Some days, I do better than others.Giggly studies at night for the test.Other days, I fear, I fall shortWhen I miss magic memories.I try to sit with those feelings,And use... Continue Reading →
Something in the air.I feel her.Is this why I’ve been resisting spring?I take in the sea of yellow flowersAnd I am right back there, again.I remember, I was distracted.I didn’t see the beauty right before me.Took for granted all I cherished,And bravely (?) went out seeking more.Looking out, ‘stead of in, left me empty,And I... Continue Reading →
I had too much to dream tonight.It woke me with a start.I dreamed I could lead a richer lifeAnd somehow make it art. All the possibilities,Future selves galore.Bursting in their fullness,Alive in technicolor. Like roses abloom in springtime,So many resplendent hues.Petals alight and turned towards sun,Not at all subdued. Dreams float free of timeAnd other... Continue Reading →
Fork in the river,Blocked paths all around.What you are looking for,May never be found. And, maybe that’s it.The meaning we seek.Perhaps it’s enoughJust to play near the creek. How do we knowWe are meant to go far?Maybe it’s perfect,Wherever you are.
Remember the wonder of that old olive tree,Silver green leaves dancing in the breeze,The feel of sand between your toes,The effervescence of a sneeze. Little moments that surprise you,Sprinkled there amidst each day.You could should right through them,But live it all, I’d say. You’ll earn that blue ribbon,Feeling accomplishment, a win.Meet new people, fall in... Continue Reading →
Morning light,Cloaking stillnessWith a mystical silver frost.I see my breathMist before meand I remember…I am here. Radiant sunrise,Bathing all of natureIn golden light.There is a glow of newness,Ever eternal.Hope springs forthIn the now.
You’ve been there.We all have…Shoes discarded,Haphazard.Pride on the floor.Inhibitions scattered to the wind…Until the clouds come.Bottom of the barrel.Bottom of the bottle.Sense of self running down the drain.You try to re-write it.Then, to right it.But the ground slips beneath you,Unhinged.Best laid plansUpend.Alone with the voicesScreaming your shame.Numb the pain as best you canAnd, in numbing,... Continue Reading →
Soliloquy on Imperfectionism 