Grateful Monkey

Monkey stopped
sweet potato in hand
along the way

Paused in awe
poised upon a big rock
(A finer vista on the boulder)
to view the sunset with gratitude

And raised the tuber
in silent, respectful
homage and thanks

Cosmic Cheerleader

Charged by the people
that he meets and greets

He’s a cosmic cheerleader
an ear with a heart

A friend to the friendless
A light at the door
A young man with an old soul

Words of encouragement
a smile in the heart
with tender hearted caring

Embodying service
on the high watch
in success or defeat

Gratitude…

(In honor of our friend – Dean, at the co-op)

Heart’s Gratitude

Once, when the blue tulip bloomed
a little caterpillar awoke to the sunrise
and raised half his many legs in greetings
A salute of honor
A silent acknowledgement
of the nurturing warmth

Gratitude requires no words
It is an exercise of the heart

Mystery Blessing

No matter the name
whispered on softened breath
or shouted through winds of change

Whatever the precepts
concepts, laws and practices

Beyond comprehension
of human minds

The One, a great mystery
blesses us with life

I am grateful for the gift of life
Grateful for this day…