Still Leaves
Quivering leaveshold still when I lookCacophony of greenin patient waitingfor another breezeSo still,so quietmidst the myriad soundsBirds being birdsand squirrels playing tagAnd people bustlingself-centeredlyWith no time to noticethe beauty and calm
Song of Light
There was a soundthe song of menthat rose upthose many years agoAnd he led theminto darkness and back out againRiding on the lightA wave of light, of songCome, come celebrate lifein joyousnessin song
The God Line
on the rug there is a threadunfitting, off color, out of patternthe God linespeaks of our humanityin the rose there is a flawa discoloration, a mis-turningthe God linespeaks of perfection in all thingsin my life there is heartachestrife, sadness, fear, angerthe God...
Cartoon Car
I used to zip aroundin my little red cartoon carFlinging all my passengersas I flitted here and thereFlirting with exciting adventureI gave my dreams a rideAnticipation of sights unknownwould thrill up in my gutEach new twist and turnon the road of LifeWant a...
Star Bright
Like jewels on velvetthe stars sparkledI asked, "Can't you do somethinga little more exciting?"Then, the biggest, brightestflared, jumped, circled it's neighborand flew out of viewQuicker than a hummingbirdas if to say, "I'm outta' here!"I stood theremouth agape at...
Zebra World
Zebra worldall black and whitean attitudea way of thinkingZebra worldsurrounded by brilliant greenon Earth of red and yellowand blue abovebutterflies brightrich life available to allThere is a place for allno matter how they think
Crow Love
As the crow fliesYou're very nearAnd as they congregateso, too, our hearts reuniteThey walk both worldswith caws and causeSpirit messengersAs does our love'tween head and heartand back againThe longest journeyin a moment made
Peacock
The peacock perchedon the porch railEvery morning and eveningfor days and daysCalling out in lonely voicelooking beautifulnext to the redwood deckA vigil of sortsa Spirit watchCalling to my soulCalling me back home
Bull doggin’
Bull doggin' lifeand chewing on the gristleWith a tenacity and focuson ingesting every juicy bitWith the huff'n pufferyonly the outward appearanceHis heart beat strongand kind...
Ivy
He grew like ivywild and tenaciousEver seeking the wayover or aroundthe fences of his lifeEver popping up anewin barren spotsand even those occupied by othersWith fresh new tendrilsof growth and creativity