Art’s Inspiration and Other Fancy Thoughts
Heart’s Gratitude
Once, when the blue tulip bloomeda little caterpillar awoke to the sunriseand raised half his many legs in greetingsA salute of honorA silent acknowledgementof the nurturing warmthGratitude requires no wordsIt is an exercise of the heart
All are Sacred
In the shadow of the moonlightwhere mystery stalks our thoughtsA palpable encompassing forcecreeps beside, around and throughA midnight walk in forestA solo flight in deep woodinto dreams and deeper thingsThere the shadows lurkwith not a bit of timidand sounds arise...
Oh, Happy Storm!
A big joyous sound swelled forthfrom lips and instrumentslike a huge wavein a happy stormPeople dancing in the aisleswaving arms and wagging headsYoung and old alikejubilant, energizedfilled with holy SpiritAwake, aware, alive!
Art in the Pit
Adding a new discipline to my schedule sometimes takes a bit. A few days ago, I fell into the pit in the middle of the street (metaphorically). I didn't even realize it until that evening, when I became aware that I had not drunk any water (or any other liquid) all...
Blessing and Gratitude
Happy Bugs
The bugs are happywhen we dig into the pileThey run hither and ditherand then hither and yonOh boy! Oh boy!More food for the foddermore rotting vegetablesenough for the mudderHappy day in the compost pileHappy day in the dirtHappy day in the sunshineHappy day in the...
Warm Colors
Warm colors gusting pastand falling on headsdrifting into the cornerssoftening rigid linesIn the circle of communityeach is held upsurrounded by soft edgesand warm colorsLike leaves, we driftto fill in gaps with loveand support for each other…
Be Still, My Speeding Heart
Inspired by blurred wingsof jeweled and joyous hummingbirdand the languid lurchof true and intrepid turtleMy heart travelsat its own speedas I journey throughspicy and blandjuicy and dryAnd even when I stomp outthe sparks of fiery controversyinfecting my peaceful brain
Pond of Forgiveness
Bathing in the pond of forgivenessnear the meadowout beyond right and wrongThere is no other peacelike immersing selfin those still watersBirds chirping overheadwarmth of the loving sunready to enfold melike a babe in armsSoft fertile Earthready to fosterand nurture...
Golden Hot Seat
Golden ruffleson the edges of his personalityOutward expressionsof the thick vein withinThe shadow of his profilefor purpose of contrastdescribe a thin manwhile his golden aurashines bright and trueThe rich man rests for a moment onlyon the hot throne of gold and...
Golden Fire
Golden Fire Rising up as golden fire of spirit explodes in joyousness Awaken oh joy sparkle my essence Birthing new ideas seeds of understanding Sprout and raise spreckle the future • • • • Sign up today to receive...
Other Side of Summer
Remember in deep summerwhen the bees buzzedand the heat held you pillowedin the teeming meadowand the lavender labyrinth?This crisp chilland watered sunlightwith staccato litanyof crunchy stepsand lonesome bird callsis the other side of thatNow is the opportunityto...