Art’s Inspiration and Other Fancy Thoughts
Wise Man
He is a visionary of peacea troubador of compassionand a warrior of loveCompelled by Spiritto dance to his own rhythmsof the music in his headAwakened poetexpanded heartWise man of the tribein stillness rechargeseach day
Surrounding Fog
Sound carries in muted fogmist surrounding allBlanketing the senseshiding the sunProviding intimate spacein wide open areas-----------------------------There are timesmy mind is foggedProviding the perfect opportunityto listenTo the muted soundof Spirit
Wildness Ways
In the wildnesswhere salamander scuttledor bathed in peaceunder rushing river watersBear would forage byshy dear would boldly visit usWith our dusty toesand eyes and hair as wildas the life we ledIn the canvas tent stakednear the crumbling foundationof the old gold...
Forever Friends
Once in the past(a moment, a day, or years ago)our eyes metI knew you thenas if I'd known you alwaysMy heart expandedaching joy and loveand I knew blissForever friendsmy dear sweet partner
Simple Song
Simple little songbirthed from the depths of complicationRises up as bubbles dolight and charmingFreckled by truth's simplicitya ditty from the soulA gift from that childwho finally stopped to play
Spinning Wheel
The Wheel...It turns and turnsspinning threads of Spiritfor the tapestry of LifeWe weave our liveswith each decisionCreate patterns with family in warp and wooffriends add color and strength----------------------------------------Spinning wheelturning meMake me a...
For This Moment
For this momentI am open to guidanceas I remember to breathe inthe energy of lifeand listen to the small, still voiceFor this momentI am grateful in every cellfor the wonderful gift of lifeand the blessings showered upon meright nowFor this momentI remember the power...
Great Deal
Considering his historyhe had plenty of evidenceTo support his beliefthat he got a raw dealUntilthat is, untilhe reconsideredLooking anew for any evidenceof what a great dealhe had gottenThat side won...
Blessings of You
It's so easy to count the blessingsof having you in my lifeWhen I considera lifetime of daysAs strings of baublesjewels lined upSparkling with the lightof love and appreciationThank you...
Seed of Winter
When the grays go on for days punctuated only with drizzle and splash and life has taken to cozying up in cornersto ward off the coldthen after a while I take it personallyin my mindThis time of retreat bearsa gift of warmth insidethe tiny seed of expanding...
Paths of Heart
All times past have gathered nowWith naught but troubled mindTo whisper judgements on the nowwhile paths of heart we findSeeking peace and joy and loveeach day in stillness flightAnd knowing brightness of the daythroughout the darkness of night
Fires of Inspiration
Fanning the flames of inspirationwith leftover gusto from a night of sweet camaraderieThe flow of pure poetryarose in his heartin a burst of light and warmth