Thursday, May 31, 2018

A Nod to the Sun


A Nod to the Sun

The trees are upside down.
The geese paddle through them.
The sky is below them not above.
They head towards it.
They even sit on a cloud,
something they've never done.
When they finish swimming
on the day's reflection,
they give a nod to the sun.


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Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Quiet!


Quiet!

I want to enjoy
a peaceful afternoon.
Stand in the sunshine
at the edge of  the lake
and watch the water.
No cell phones that ring.
No tablets that ping.
No notifications
about anything.
No interruptions.


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Thursday, May 24, 2018

New Additions



New Additions

Which flowers should I plant?
How will they fit in with
what is already there?
Will they be tall or short?
Will their colors blend in
or standout?
What will they attract?
Can they withstand the wind?
Survive the downpours or a drought?
Will they thrive in their new surroundings
or struggle to hold onto their place?

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Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Signs of Life


Signs of Life

There are a
multitude of scars.
My legs bore
the brunt of
a variety of falls
or angry branches
that didn't want
to get pushed away
and snapped back
to leave a scratch.
One heel met the spokes
of a bicycle wheel.
A softball gave
my upper lip a kiss.
My hands and arms
are speckled with
marks where they
barely touched irons,
oven racks and pots.
I remember the pain
felt at all of the spots,
but I also know
how they healed.

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Thursday, May 17, 2018

Contemplation


Contemplation

How deep is the water?
Do I want to go in?
Should I be cautious
or jump in and swim?

What's under the surface?
How well can I see?
Will I be safe there
or will danger greet me?

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Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Final Bow


Final Bow

The daffodil brought
brightness when we
needed it most.
Now, it takes its
final bow and
holds on for
a few more accolades
before it leaves the stage.

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Thursday, May 10, 2018

The Music of the Trees


The Music of the Trees

The leaves return in spring
and with them comes
the music of the trees.
Under the direction
of the wind, they
start their movement and
create a contrary song.
For the stronger the breeze,
the louder the leaves go,
"shhhhhhh, shhhhhhh."

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Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Presence


Presence

I sense your presence.
Feel you stand next to me.
If I move, our
shoulders should touch.
Instead,  I move freely,
wishing I could bump
into you again.

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Thursday, May 3, 2018

A New Day


A New Day

Cross the line between
night and day.
Turn up your light
and awaken me
with golden rays
that make me ask,
" What will I mine
from the coming hours?"


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Tuesday, May 1, 2018

The Leaf


The Leaf

The leaf that fell
in fall survived
the winter to
see the blossoms
of spring and wait
for their petals
to fall and join
it on the ground.

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