Most every work day for more than 11 years, I wrote a love note, poem or other inspirational thought, on a napkin – and tucked it in my husband, Marshal’s, lunch – a ritual of the heart. At the beginning of 2009, Marshal started typing them up. It became OUR ritual of the heart to share the Daily Napkin as a blog. Then, in October 2015, Marshal retired, so the whole dynamic changed. I took several months to re-evaluate and decide what I was going to do. The poetry of the napkin is now joined with my art and/or photography images. May you enjoy them. May they feed your spirit.
Beauteous Feast
Sometimes once….Just isn’t good enoughAs beauteous and wonderfulas it may well beOr, perhaps, it reflectslavish playfulnessEither waythe multitude of birdsin the almond trees...or the blanket of daffodilson the side of the road...Feasts for my eyesand heart with awe
One
ONEEver always- allSo, who do I think I ambeyond that I AM?Simple…I am• • • •One LightOne LoveOneIt’s all One…
Long Late Winter’s Nap
“Aw nuts!” cried squirrelas he rolled overin the midst of a long late winter’s napAnd he smiled with all he hadat the very thought…
One Brick at a Time
Building integrityone brick at a timeAwakening to the truthof being a human beingdoing human lifeAligned with SourceAligned with Love
Sliding Raindrops
Raindrop slides along sidenew bud budding slowBare branches soak it inmoisture fat and drippy• • • •Contemplating silencein the midst of dripsand drops and gurglesWhets imaginationWets the dry earth
Shallow Waters
Shallow watersstill or quickmagnify all aspectsof washed terrain beneath• • • •Let us bathe in Spirit’s showerrevealing hearts so clearlyWashed by tears of longingclarified from within• • • •Shallow waters can run deep…
Slapstick Comedy
As one funny personto another Have you ever noticedhow much like a slapstick comedylife can be?Just step back a notchand observe…Wow! Now that’s comedy!
Path of Beauty
The path to joyis paved with surrenderIt is a short pathMeanwhile, a flowerin the gardendoesn’t always recognizeit’s own beauty…
One Day Closer
Little squirrelwas movin’ slowIt was winterdon’tcha know?Mornin’ suncalled out to himLook, look squirrela new day closer to Spring!--------------------------------------Happy Imbolc!
Wishing Well
There is a wishing wellin my sacred gardenthat hidden placewhere only I tarryIt’s near the swingin the glennear the tinkling voiceof the brookSometimes, I forget to toss intrinkets of valueand wishes brightlyAnd, yet, when I dolife’s magic prevails
Childish Hearts
all mumbly was my memorywith sparkly spotshere and there‘til in dream awokebright and shinywarm and pleasant summer dayand you and Iwith childish heartshunkered downon plastic ride toysand raced on giggles‘til falling over with glee
Gratitude
Formerly knownas the dark cloudThe negative thinkingis quickly dispelled these dayswith acknowledgement of gratitudesYes, it’s all greatand I am grateful