We almost discarded it, the rickety dresser that couldn’t quite find its center It was covered in a fine layer of dust, the grime a testament to years of neglect Each drawer was more stuck than the last as if it knew salvation was out of reach, as if it understood there were better offerings, shiny and new, out there in the world somewhere Still… … Continue reading Second Chances
Arcs of lightning slash the night sky bright flashes bring the storm into view cascading rains wash the air delicately caressing spirits of renewal in even those stubbornly clinging to trauma forged in enmity and loss gorged on the energy that created this tempest harnessing that power until it all breaks free, breaks free just as the mournful began to lose hope knighted and anointed … Continue reading Renewal
I counted the minutes backwards ten, nine, eight… the bell rang, releasing me a week to relax a week to rest I am a caterpillar seeking solitary confinement in a cocoon that glimmers where words speak louder than any action in this, the best of both worlds Here, within walls that obscure the outside world I resist distraction There, just … Continue reading Vacation
In my mind’s eye I travel to that quiet place in the forest where the sound of my footsteps are muted by blankets of pine needles, soft and fragrant Walking further into this enchanted land I welcome the quiet as I follow a path that follows the course of that meandering river whose water flows over ancient boulders, cascading and free Here and there, clusters … Continue reading Meditation
Took the long way home just to ride the Daydream Express Merging onto the fast lane I shifted into Cruise Control and let go With music providing the soundtrack I willingly joined scenarios my mind had been turning for too long I surrendered and let go Visions of the past danced with hopes for tomorrow as Today kept time with a steady beat A mantra … Continue reading Daydream Express
Lacing up my boots, I grab my jacket and head out the door. The air is crisp, and the faint smell of burning firewood lingers in the air. Leaves crunch beneath my feet as I make my way down the quiet street toward the beach. Reaching the top of the hill, I pause to admire the sandy shore below. Just a few weeks ago, this … Continue reading Autumn Repose
