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A fragile flower high on windswept slopes Hangs on for its brief time Though no one sees. What purpose you might ask, Is served by this brief blooming? What glory is revealed amidst the snow and rock As far below … Continue reading →

I knew a way to guarantee my love When I, first born, came here without a care My family welcomed me as from above I didn’t know what I was meant to share   Secure, I ate and slept, my … Continue reading →

The Daffodils Don’t Know   The daffodils don’t know And they don’t seem to care. They’re dancing in the fields And smiling at the sunshine. Seemingly oblivious To hurt and pain and fear Or are they? Maybe they are doing … Continue reading →

Giving Thanks for a Day of Rest I need this day of no commitments No tasks to do except to be Be present to the moment, Be silent in the listening Be attentive to new life Be happy in what … Continue reading →

A group sings show tunes at a local nursing home once a month. The melodies bring back memories of happy times for us all. Show Tune Psalms “It’s a Grand Night for Singing” At Josephine’s The wheel chairs circled Around … Continue reading →

When I look out in the morning, I need to see something of nature. My eyes are not ready to focus on man-made lines. I want the soft green of fields or the expansiveness of the sea. If that’s not … Continue reading →

It’s been a long time since I’ve posted anything. But I have been writing. I have finally organized my poetry with pictures into book form and I wrote one poem every day in February.  I’ll start posting those regularly. Here’s … Continue reading →

Tiny sheep, cows, donkeys, goats and even a horse were gathered around, some sleeping, some eating and some gazing at the sky. “It’s perfect, except for the people,” Alfred thought. Alfred heard footsteps behind him. He turned to see a … Continue reading →

It was dark when they finally got home and his parents got busy in the kitchen preparing a buffet supper. His Aunt Margaret and Uncle Bill would be there shortly. Many of their neighbors usually showed up, too. Alfred went … Continue reading →