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.
Best Friend
On any given daywhen my belief may have wanedOr at the times I was filled with puffed up selfYou've been there beside meloving meYou're the best kind of friendany one could ever hope forIn my quiet timeand when I'm dancing with delightI know gratitudefor you in my...
A Question of Movement
Sailing across the blueriding on mountainsall white and greyLook there, belowsee the tiny landscapeLook up, abovesee the tiny starscapeLook withinfeel the gyroscope spinningAm I moving through Spaceor is it moving through me?
The Self-Perpetuating Satisfaction
Atthe pinnacleof his successhe stopped for a momentto reflect upon his gratitudeand knew the joy that fueledhis days of activityAnd in that very momenthe heaved a big sigh of deep satisfactionand inner peace "Ah! Life is good!" he proclaimed...
Lone Tree
Lone tree standsthe hope of a forestthe promise of a pinecone
Anger’s Mirror
Looking deeply in the eyes of angerI see myself mirrored therewith empathyI've walked therewith fearful postureI've treaded thereHere, I am thereAnd I am immersed in Love
Transformation
Every step takenconsciouslyon the path of lifeinspiresnew transformationmay your pathlead to a joyous journeyof love, peace, family,friends, prosperity, serenityand lovely epiphanies
Listening to the Waves
Standing on the pristine beachwhere incessant nurturing waveswere cuddled by pink skyAnd the sun and the moonstrove to attain equal statusA shift in her consciousnessjust happenedWhereupon...She instantly knew howto listen with new ears
Exquisite Life
He experienceda completely exquisite lifeMost deeply rich in Spiritand flavorfulNot necessarily about thingshis prosperity ran like a threadthroughout his every fibreDirect from his true Sourceadding texture and colorto his own meek imaginingsAnd providing a constant...
My Friend
We met in such a casual wayand instantly I liked youThough times, I wondered"What the heck?"Many more times, I've just enjoyed youIt seems forever we've been friendsan eternity I've known youAnd in my heart such gratitudefor the opportunity to walk beside youin...
Crack the Door Open
There's no need, dear heartto stomp and stormNor declare loudlyyour willingness to listenSimply crack the door open--that is all that's necessary--the light will flood throughCrack the door openhear the symphonyin the silenceSee the glorious lightthroughout the dark
Sunrise of Life
Seldom seen and often heardMy heart's dreamsrose up like daffodilsat the sunrise of my lifeIt was ever surprisingon this most auspicious dayin a very ordinary kind of wayA once-in-a-lifetime occurranceeach new dayHuzzah!
Moonrise
A rusty moon, fullcreeping upWith puckered browand larger than usual-------------------------------We've all observedone time or anotherThat intimate sightand marvelled at the beautywith shallowed breathMoonrise