Kindness, Ellen, W, and Me
I’m just going to come out and say it right here in the beginning, even though I know it isn’t the popular opinion right now. …
Morning is Like a Quiet Grace
Morning is like a quiet gracethat peaceful first inhale of the soulthe tell-tale signs of lightbehind closed eyelids Beauty erupts from a colorful skyas she …
Dreams of My Neighbor
Last night I dreamtabout my neighborsNo, not the ones wholive nearby The ones whose criesI can’t get outof my head Whose facesbrown and tiredhave endured …
Spirit
The wild beauty of the thistleWine in a glass or communion chaliceThe ok-ness of not knowingYet still seeking, believing in the hopeThe wind rustling the …
Harmony
The sky dotted with shifting cloudsThe water calling back to the skyThe bluebird chirping in the eveningMy daughter’s eyes looking at meSinging along with Joni …
Nature
The shade of the great pecan and oak treesThe fern that dies and comes back againevery yearThe color of my eyes looking at my loveThe …
Sunlight
The warmth on my aching bodyThe bright immeasurable forceBreaking through darkness and painReflection and beautyGiving life to what’s been buriedThe promise of renewal Do you …
Healing
The blooming orange liliesThe first flowers she brought meOn our fourth date – when I cooked for herAnd we watched movies with couples like us: …
Dear Taylor
Dear Taylor, We don’t know each other. I’ve watched you from afar the past decade or so. I’ll admit, I didn’t even listen to your …
Life
The little house finches building their nestIn the drought, underneath the scorching sun.The ripening blackberries bursting with crimson promiseOf tart and sweet taste of summer.The …