Now from Then
The bones remember
ancestors habit and pattern
proclivity and appetence
The heart recalls
yesterday’s yearning
while beckoned today
divine challenge
The mind turns and weaves
in silent interpretation
ever appraising the moment
now, past, or future
Aligned as one
Hollow Log
The hollow log
was home to many
and the breezes blew through
That dead old tree
gives life and sustenance
to the earth on the floor
of the living forest
Bugs and squirrels
burrowing or scurrying
winged or crawly
Pedal Pushing
As muscles flex
and stretch to push
the pedals and my face
into the wind
The ache, the bite
awakens endorphins
and the rush helps push
further and further
Such sweet pain
Friends of the Past
Friends
Far off in time or space
soften my heart still
With friendship’s grace
without uttering a word
nor treading my step
I can conjure their faces
and love them fully
with no contact ever
I will carry them always
Gratitudes Grace
A sentinel of heart’s rejoicing
gratitude rang true
in all of my consciousness
Every ember of life’s passion
flamed bright
in the breezes caused
by fresh thoughts and epiphanies
Riding on the heels
of thankfulness
Blessings abound
Spring in Summer
Spring sprang
into summer this year
without a hitch
Soft summer nights
bolted after late rains
Edges of seasons blended
in a variety of ways
Keeping us ever surprised
a benefit of conscious living
Wheel of Life
Inspiration
Instigation
Integration
Celebration
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The wheel of Life
while fully engaged
turns round and round
and again…
Inspiration (epiphany)
Instigation (footwork)
Integration (new habit)
Celebration (gratitude)
Grateful Moments
Several times
each and every day
Gratitude rises up
in my chest
like stop-motion flowers
bursting open
In full appreciation
of Life
Caterpillar
One leg up on
the rest of the crew
Caterpillar loved
that he was he
and not some silly bug
with only six legs
Shower of Love
In the shower of love
my pores soak it up
All the extra stuff
soiled or shadow
sticky or too sweet
sloughs off
And I am left standing
whole and complete
In Spirit’s house
I shower every day