Art’s Inspiration and Other Fancy Thoughts
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 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
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' 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
Lopsided dreams
Lopsided dreamson tippy toe thoughtsRiding the wavesof mingled presencesOnce believedto have built skyscraperson hillsides greenUnder purple dawn skieshiding fluffy whites-----------------------Let it flow today...
Once more
Once moreonce againone more timeHe centered in Spiritand moved on..
Peaches
Let's eat peaches ripein the sunshine brightSweet juice down the chinmanna for the tastebudsFlavor curls aroundthe tongue and cheeksDown to the rough pitand bits clinging to itSticky faces raisedto warmth and lightGive thanks from every cellevery part of us
One Simple Moment
Under the sea of feelingsinto the cavern of the soulI swam with peacein my heartThere the lightwas so very brilliantIn the centerof pregnant darknessThere lifetimes passedin one simple moment
Circle Dance
We all join handsin the circle dancecalled Life Interlaced and interfacedeach playing our part------------------------------------------ Here, Now, let us recognizewe need each other ---each part of the One creation-----------------------------------------I honor you,...
Seasons Turn
circle of life ever turningseasons turnmy heart ever yearningseeking truthin beauty and balanceon the cusp of the wheelgratitude fills me upoverflowing with abundancethe bounty of harvestthe gift of life