Grandmothers

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

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 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

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’

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