Grandmothers

Wave of Discovery

Riding on the wave of discoverythe small crab tried scooting sideways,as he was wantYet, he discoveredthat inspirational epiphanywas simple enoughyet quite usefulAnd, that awareness led directlyto all the motivation to movehe could ever muster

Fortune Tellers

Apple blossomsAnd worms alikeAre fortune tellersForetelling fall harvestAnd hot cider by the fireOn a cold, wintery night

Self-Talk

The frumpy lady in her nightgownAnd cow horns on her headInspired strength and fortitudeUpon herselfAs if plastering wallsOr shoring up foundationsWith the delicacy of a rhinoSelf-talk became a blurOf mantric phrases gone senselessBeginning with “You will”And the ever...

Feelings Freed

Left hidden and locked in darkened cornersonce wild and tempestuous feelingsfester and wart, crust and bubbledo their part to age brittle bonesthe bars of ancient cagesSet free by a change of mindcoaxed out into the sunlightreluctant and limping at firstthey return to...

Removing the Veil

Like cellophane wrapped‘round your favorite dessertThe thinnest mind-veilKeeps you from your dreamsRemove itAnd taste the richnessOf your dreams

Knotholes and Blemishes

Sometimes, we’re knottywith each otherIt’s at those timesthat love emulsifiesNow we let the blemishesblow away in the winds of forgivenessand our  spirits can shinethrough our heartsWhile we go throughthe knotholes of life togethersoftened by our gratitudes

Full Bucket

Fill your beingLike a bucket at the wellEvery momentYou rememberEvery day, every dayPeace, joy, bliss…Drink it all in

Near the Line

a while backwith tilted eyes and monikerswhilst tippy toes clod-hoppedshe discovered quite unobtrusivelythat quietlywith no pomp the circumstance of near arrivalof a large marking of timespent judiciously on a daily basiswas fast approachingthe fear of...

Unique

The star on your foreheadShines brightestWhen you are steeped in innocenceOr when you belly up to the playgroundWhat makes you so special?That’s easy!You are a unique individualWithin the whole of LifeAnd, the Universe loves you beyond measure

Buddy Fun

Me and my best buddyare easily entertainedIt doesn't take muchfor the Muse to strike uswith ideas - two- four or manyFlinging epiphaniessinging new songsgiggling at each otherOh, my!  It's so much fun!