Art’s Inspiration and Other Fancy Thoughts
Sustainable Peace
Sustainable peacewithin my centerEmanates waves of lovepunctuated frivouslywith outbursts of joy-----------------------------------Funnyhow that all workstogetheras One
Sun in Bones
Sun is in my boneshappiness is my heart's nameon foggy morning-------------------------------------Last summer on rocklike cold blooded lizard sunnedwelcomed sun in bones------------------------------------Two haikus 'bout bonessummer residing in themwarm rocks are my...
Frozen Mud
Frosty leaves on frozen mudcrackle and creak under footAs sharp breezes cutthrough nooks and cranniesI didn't know my coat hadBriskly chafed cheekssummon colors not unlike the leavesBirds, hardy like crowspoke at the crisp blue skythrough mists and steel grayWith beak...
Gourmet Chickens
They were all excitedclucking and rushingEach new rock or stumpas we turned them over anew---------------------------------------------Scraps are a treat...but bugs and worms...Yum!-------------------------------------------In rubber galosheshoods cutting the mistWe...
Friend Always
even though it may sometimesseem that I take you for granted or some suchthe truth is I appreciate youfor who you are - all of youfor all you dofor all you refrain from doingfor being my friend alwayseven when I'm actinglike a putz
Gratitude’s Grace
Like the tender unfoldingof each petal delicateThe victory of gratitudedeclared my hearta blessed zone of peaceAwakeningone thanks at a time------------------------------------------------------------My tears of happy slip like riversdown my cheeks
Sudden Turn
The path throughthe thick woodsTook a turnoff to the rightAnd suddenly openedto a broad meadowBright sunlight sparkled off the wings of dozens of dragonflies
House of Kindness
Our house, if consideredspeaks silentlyof our lives and nameless quirksStoically witnessesour poetry and sciencesAnd surrounds our life togetherwith kindness and generosity
Song Flower
Roots deep in the rich mucksing out beautyInfusing your spirit to the flowering of yoursong of loveOne petalone moment at a time...
Mental Crossroads
Strolling along past scenesand dreams of consciousnessHe arrived at a crossroadsin his mind"I choose Joy!" he declaredas he tookthe right path for himself
Sacred Meadowlark
Meadowlark singshis wispy lighthearted tuneAnd all the world around himbends to hear his melodyleans to know his songThe "V" of victory expandsas he breathes in Life's essenceAnd the vibrating yellow of sunshineexpresses his Life Songon the breezeTrill bird, song...
Too Many Possums
Opossum plays deadat the least little frightHe even smells dead!Can you imaginespending your lifepretending not to be fully alive and present?Lots of possums 'round here...