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59 · Jun 2024
Sunset Art
It was quiet and still. A couple of birds flew through the air in the distance
The trees created a rich green carpet covering the grass
The sky was a pale blue gray with fluffy pillows of clouds scattered about
They broke up the sky with their placement and artistic strokes
It looked like an impressionistic painting
The sky was also highlighted by a background light which created a shadow

As I watched the clouds, they became brighter, and started to turn to a light pink color ever so slightly

Mother Nature making magic
It’s morning
Saturday
The weekend
People are just waking up
Searching for their coffee
The sun is out shining

People are walking about
Cafés full of breakfasters
Cities waking up
Everyone has the slows
Newspapers sit on sidewalks
Street vendors full of magazines
and papers
Stores getting ready for another day

It’s Weekend Morning Treasure
59 · Apr 2024
Stand With You
I will stand with you when you hurt
I will stand with you when you feel joy
I will be there in the good and bad
The hard and the easy
The darkness and the light
I will hold you up when you can’t
When you fall to the ground in pain
I will stand with you and lift you up
I will hold your hand to comfort you
And pull you close to me
I will never let you go
If you feel alone
You are not
Just turn around
And you will see
I am behind you
Standing with you
And the light
As I always have been
And always will be
59 · Jun 2024
Listen to Your Soul
Listen to your Soul

It’s the real you
It’s always there
With you
It will never leave
Before you were you
It knows you better than yourself
It sees the world for what it is
It sees beyond
It feels everything
It’s connected to all there is
It can guide you
It knows your true destiny
It talks to you all the time
You only have to listen
And open your heart
Listen
It’s talking to you
59 · Aug 2018
The Unfamiliar One
She sat in utter silence
In an unfamiliar place
Everything was new
Never experienced before

She was barely noticed
Almost invisible to the eye
Out of her own element
She tried to melt into the wall
She was an outsider

She sat in silence
Barely noticed
Quiet
Almost invisible
Barely seen and heard

She was from another place
Another time
She had traveled a long distance
To be here

She was not seen nor heard
She was insignificant
She was the unfamiliar one
She did not truly exist in some ways
59 · Oct 2018
Sunday Morning
It’s Sunday morning
Folks are out
Going to and fro
Shopping
Having breakfast
Drinking coffee

It’s Sunday morning
Folks are out
Running errands
Being with friends
Drinking coffee
People watching

It’s Sunday morning
Streets are busy
With people walking
To and fro
Meeting friends
Reading newspapers

It’s Sunday morning
In the city
Time to be mellow
59 · Jan 16
Winter Air
It was a crisp day
In the beginning of the season
The sun was bright blue with a dotting of a few white clouds

There was cold hanging in the air
It was bitter to the skin
People were huddled in
their warm clothes
Seeking something to take away
the chill
Streets were less busy
The weather keeping them away
59 · Mar 27
The Ancient Ones
They walk among us
They have always been here
They are the ancient ones
Teachers
They are everywhere
They are part of the earth
Quiet
Listening
Watching
Protecting
They are of the spirit
More than the body
Their faces reflect light
They have seen things
Back to the beginning
Of all things
They understand
Our purpose
They carry peace
Harmony
In their hearts

Bliss

You walk through the entrance of a cave.  At the end of the darkness is a small pool of water. The water is warm, but not too warm, the temperature is perfect and is a beautiful deep turquoise. Some areas are lighter colored than others. You slowly walk into the water and stand in the middle of the water. As you stand there, a waterfall starts to genre pour over you from above. Rays of bright golden light from an opening above the cave start shining making the water sparkle like diamonds.

There is a feeling of total peace and serenity

Bliss
59 · Apr 2024
Our True Home
Home can be anywhere
Home can be at anytime
It’s not a location
But a feeling

Home is where the heart is
Home is where we belong
Feels comfortable
Feels safe

Is loved and cared about
Home is everything
We need it in this world
Never let it go
It is a true treasure
59 · Nov 2024
No Matter What
I will love you
I will care about you
I will think about you
I will see you in my dreams

No matter what

I will miss you
I will need you
I will treasure you
I will stand by you

No matter what

I will love you
I will care about you
I will remember you
I will keep you in my heart

I will see you in my dreams
No matter what
59 · Sep 2018
Sitting Up High
Looking out onto the street
Watching people going to and fro
It’s Sunday in the big city
Sipping a cup of coffee
Checking out the news of the day

Sitting up high
Looking out onto the street
Contemplating life
Planning my day

Sitting up high
Surrounded by dark wood
Listening to quiet jazz
Sipping my coffee
Checking out the news
Contemplating my day
59 · Sep 2024
Done
I am not done yet
I may not be 18 or 20
Or even 30
But I am not done yet
I have things to do
Places to go
Experiences awaiting me

I am not done yet
I have voyages to take
Languages to learn
Dances to dance
Songs to sing
I am not done yet

I have mountains to climb
Oceans to cross
Poetry to write
Laughter to laugh
I am not done yet
The best is yet to come
I have only begun
59 · Sep 2024
Doubt
When in Doubt
Look deep inside yourself
Look in your heart
See what is really there
Feel what is there

Trust yourself
Always
Follow your path
Spin up your dreams

Look deep inside yourself
For the answers
You are seeking
They are there

When in doubt
Trust yourself
Follow your destiny
Never doubt
Through it all
You will always persevere

When in doubt
Trust yourself
Follow your heart
Follow your dreams
Reach for the stars
59 · Aug 2024
Luck
May the luck of the wind carry you in times of duress

May the luck of the wind bring you happiness at times of sadness

May the luck of the wind
take you to unexplored places

May the luck of the wind touch
your cheek gently like
butterfly kisses

Let it protect you
Keeping you safe
May it bring you peace and comfort
59 · Sep 2020
Burning Embers
Burning embers sitting amongst the wood
From time to time a gold blue flame emerges
The wood crackles against the heat
The glow is calming to the spirit and
enticing like a natural perfume
It is hypnotic to watch
As the wood burns,
the embers glow a red orange color
There’s slight stream of white grey smoke
The smoke reaches up towards the sky
In some ways they look like a work of art

Burning embers
58 · Jul 2020
Hot Steamy Night Scene
Hot heavy air fills the sky
It sits like a weight
No breeze to feel
Wind chimes silent in the wind
People down on the street seeking relief

Windows open searching for something, anything light and breezy
Something to cool to refresh after the searing heat of the day
Nighttime starting to come against a gray dark sky
Bright lights turned on to attract customers
Blues, reds, yellows and greens

Temperatures hopefully will start to drop
Doors open hoping to cool the air
Terraces full of people enjoying the view

Things start to slow down in preparation for the shift of the day
People waiting hoping to feel coolness against the skin as night finally comes
Warm hypnotic breezes blow
The weeping willow and flowers bend  to and fro

Branches reaching out towards the sky
The sky is night blue with a scattering of cotton white clouds
The air is a perfect comforting temperature which lulls one into a state of peace and stillness
Wind chimes play their melody to the rhythm of the wind
The tree leaves glisten from the sunlight hitting

All is good and peaceful
58 · Feb 2022
Sundown
As the sun begins to set
Calm the spirit
Relax the body
Let go
Feast upon the beauty of nature
Get ready for the night
When magic happens

As the sun sets

Think about the day
Be grateful for what you have
Anticipate tomorrow
When another adventure begins
End the day with a smile
58 · Nov 2024
Treasures
Hidden Treasures
We all have hidden treasures
Precious gems that mean
the world to us

Unique things
Special moments
Memories
Family
Friends
Loved ones
Pets

We all have hidden treasures
We may not think about them
But we do
They are always there for us
Each is like a precious jewel
A diamond, ruby or emerald
Each one glistens with its own
special beauty
We all have hidden treasures
It’s important to cherish them
Each and every day
58 · Jun 2019
The Door
There is indescribable heaviness in the air
Darkness all around like a black velvet cape draped to block the sun
Lightness smothered by an oppressive dour feeling
The darkness and gray hang in the air like a winter coat
The air is stale, no freshness
The feeling of lightness is vacant
The air weighs on the back like an iron anchor
There is a feeling and clamoring for freedom and light
58 · Oct 2018
In Time
In time I will get it done
In my time
Not yours or theirs
My time
We all have our own time
Each one is different
We are not the same

In time I will get it done
In my time
I will learn
I will grow
I will change

In my time
I will do new things
I will see in a new way
I will walk down a new path

In my time I will see the world
I will feel what there is to feel
Touch what there is to touch
In my time
58 · Sep 2018
Slow Easy Sunday
It’s another slow and easy Sunday
The rhythm is mellow
Slightly Latin
There is a light beat in the air
The city is calm
Quiet
Just getting up for the day

It’s another slow and easy Sunday
The moves are easy
Nothing fast
Folks are digesting the newspaper
Getting all the latest
Fashion, sports, entertainment and news
Breakfasts are big

It’s another slow and easy Sunday
58 · Oct 2024
Recesses
You reside in the recesses
of my mind
You are in my blood
My spirit
The total essence of me
You are in my heart
My soul
What makes up my spirit
The total essence of me
You have always been there
Since time began
You never left

You course through all of me
You are part of everything I touch

You reside in the recesses of my mind
You are everywhere
You always have been
58 · Feb 2022
Ocean Memories
Ocean breezes fill up my lungs
Their air cleansing and healing
Invigorating me
The sound of the waves is hypnotic and calming
Almost like meditation
The turquoise color of the water is mesmerizing
My eyes are transfixed on it
Like a impressionist painting
Walking along the shore is like coming home
Picking up shells and exploring
Seeing the white foam of the waves
The cries of seagulls makes me smile
The feeling of warm sand on my feet
Makes me feel at home

Ocean memories
58 · May 17
Weekend Start
The start of a new weekend
End of the work week
A new beginning
A fresh start
For some it’s dreaded
For others it’s a look forward
Cities clean up
Streets swept
Getting ready for a new week
Stores replenish their stock
Employees return
It’s time to get busy
And start anew
58 · Dec 2024
Holiday Spell
It’s the season
It comes once a year
It’s special
It brings
Lots of memories
Togetherness
Good cheer
It’s the holiday spell
It’s magical
It’s a time to come together
Bring light not darkness
To reach out
Offering kindness
Light up the world
With your special power
58 · Jul 12
Traces
In our lives we leave traces
Of ourselves
Our being
Our lives

It might be our clothes
Our smile
Our touch or laugh
Our face
We leave traces

It might be our perfume
Or cologne
The way we walk
Or leave a room
We leave traces of ourselves
Through the people we touch
The people we meet and know
Our family and friends

The stranger we smiled at
The child we helped
We leave traces
There are vapors of us
Always
58 · Aug 2023
The Island
It was a perfect day on the island
It was miles away from the main city
To get there one had to ride the ferry for an hour across the blue waters
The sand on the beach was white and fine to the touch like fine silk
The water at times was turquoise

The beach was little lined with large umbrellas stuck in the sand
They were numerous colors and multi colored
People were sitting under them watching the waves
The waves pounded the shore breaking with bright white foam

The air was warm but not hot with a slight breeze soothing to the touch

Palm trees swayed to the breeze their leaves glistening in the sun
As the sun hit the ocean the surface looked like a million diamonds

Children were running up and down the beach laughing and playing games while parents kept a watchful eye

A man pushed an ice cream cart down the beach selling ice cream treats

A mother and her daughter played in the waves
The daughter eventually sitting in the water letting the waves run over her

It was a perfect day in every way

Every one was grateful for the perfect day and a little slice of heaven
58 · Mar 3
Freedom
It’s a beautiful day.
Bright white fluffy clouds in the sky.
A slight cool breeze is blowing.
The air is clear and fresh.
Off in a distance, a horse has jumped the gate of a corral.
He’s a beautiful horse.
Chestnut colored.
He’d been planning for months.

Now, he’s running free towards the mountains.
Moving faster and faster.
Till he finally disappears into the distance.
Like a mirage.
After all this time.
Freedom
58 · Oct 2019
Long Journey Home
I have driven the highways and byways of LA, Seattle, Phoenix, Houston and Minneapolis
Crossed the mountains twice

Looped through Chicago and Washington DC
All to help bring me to my next chapter of life

I have driven up and down California, north to Seattle and across the country twice
All to bring me home

This time, there are no roads to take me there
Instead my travel will be by air, across the sea thousands of miles  from where I started

At the end, I will be where I am supposed to be after all these years

Destiny has finally brought me

Home
58 · Feb 2024
Sunset
It was quiet and still
A couple of birds flew through the air in the distance
That was the only sound
The silence was deafening

The trees laid out a dark rich green carpet underneath the trees
The color was luxurious
Enticing

The sky was a pale blue gray with pillows of clouds scattered across
They broke up the sky with their placement and streaks

The sky was also highlighted by light which created a shadow like effect similar to a renaissance painting

As I looked at the clouds, they became brighter, and started to turn to a light pink
The longer I looked the deeper the color became
It was pure magic

Sunset Mother Nature’s jewel
58 · Nov 2019
Old Man Winter
The sun is out against a bright blue sky with a wind whipping through the trees at a frantic pace

Branches rocking back and forth

The air is cold and with the influence of the wind, a bitter, biting cold against the skin. Old man winter is knocking on our door....
58 · Nov 2018
Missing You
I have missed you
Most of my life

I have thought about you
Most of my life

I have needed you
Most of my life

I have missed you

I have had you in my heart
Most of my life

I have craved you
Most of my life

I have missed you
I have wondered about you
Most of my life

Most of my life
I have missed you

I have adored you
Most of my life

I have been enchanted by you
Most of my life

I have missed you
58 · Oct 2018
Stillness
In the quiet time I can feel it
It comes over me like a mist
In the stillness of the moment I sense it
It gently caresses me
In the calm I hear it like like a beautiful melody

I am lifted up
I can reach beyond myself
I can go to another world
I can lose myself

In the quiet time I feel it
I go to a special place
Where things are calm and still
Where there is light
Where there is no darkness

In the stillness I can sense it
I can hear others hearts beating
In the calm I feel it in my soul
I am lifted up
To another place and world
To a place of light
To a place of inspiration
To a place of great peace
In the stillness of the moment
58 · Oct 2022
Morning Coffee
It’s sacred
Cherished
Special
Something we look forward to
It helps start the day
Either at home
Or work
Or for the lucky ones
Sitting in a cafe
The smell is heavenly
Better than the taste
Yet many crave it
Many need it
To start their day
It brightens up things
Sharpens
It’s part of a ritual
Usually in the morning
Sometimes at night
Morning coffee
There’s nothing like it
58 · Apr 2018
Purple Night
It is nighttime
The sky is a black purple with edges of black
You are standing beside a beach
Stars scatter the sky
The sky is clear except for a few wisps of clouds
which streak the sky and can be seen by the moonlight
The moon is bright casting a light on the water
The waves move in and out to a slow pulse
As you stand by the water, your heart slows
to the pulse of the water, in and out
Your lungs fill with the smell of salt in the air
Your feet are bare
You put your feet in the water, but it is not cold
The foam covers your feet as your toes bury into the sand
As you look to the sky, the moon takes on a purplish haze through the sparse clouds
Beams of light shine down on the water making it sparkle like diamonds
As the moon brightens, the waves slow down
While it is dark, you can see every detail, you can see the white caps of the waves
There is no noise, only the sound of stillness, and your heart beating
As you listen to the quiet, you realize that you are at peace
You are where you are supposed to be
58 · Jun 2021
Two Paths
You are standing tall like a regal warrior in the desert
There is a path with two directions
One to the left
One to the right
Each will take you on a different direction in your life
But, the choice is hard
So much to ponder and think about
So, you just stand at the fork, not knowing what to do
It’s just too hard
What if you choose the wrong one?
You are frozen unable to decide
The air is crystal clear
Invigorating to breathe
The sky is pure blue the most beautiful color you have ever seen
There is no noise to be heard for miles around
There is only total stillness
Then a wind comes up from nowhere
It erases one path
Leaving only one for you to take,
Towards the light ahead
The answer came
You start walking down that path
Towards your destiny
58 · Aug 2024
Lightness
When covered in darkness
Seek the light
Let it cover you like a coat
When full of despair
Seek the light
When the mind is empty
Seek inspiration

When feeling lost
Seek the light
When overwhelmed
Trust yourself to see it through

When nothing seems right
Look to what you have
We all have treasures

When tired and fatigued
Try something new
When bored
Learn something

When the heart is empty
Seek art and music
Let it lift you up

When you feel alone
Help another

Lightness
58 · Apr 2024
Listen
Listen to the music
Let it guide you

Listen to the music
Let it lift you up

Listen to the music
Let it heal you

Listen to the music
Let it touch your heart

Listen to the music
Let it soothe your soul

Listen to the music
Let it make you smile

Listen to the music
Let it show you the world
58 · Oct 2023
Simplicity
Many talk about a simple life
Especially now
Minimalism is popular
To do more with less
Remove complications
There is beauty in it
Slowing down
Breathing
Uncluttering
Noticing things
Perhaps not really seen before
Focusing on the important
Letting go of the other
Many places are complicated
People rushing to and fro
Lots of energy and tension
No time for the simple
But when one can
Throw off
What’s not really important
There’s a sense of freedom
An art to simplicity
And beauty
58 · Dec 2024
It’s Coming
A new year is arriving
Soon
This is the last Tuesday of the year
On New Year’s Eve
At midnight
All over the world
We will turn a new page
One by one
A new year is on its way
We can’t stop it
It’s running towards us
Like a horse
It will be a new year
To start anew
Fresh
As the driven snow
It’s not hard
Just one step
At a time
We can all remake ourselves
To whatever we want
Just have hope
Just believe
Just light up the world
A new day is coming
Soon
58 · Jul 11
Rise
When I feel lost I will rise up
I will reach out towards the stars
To find my way back

When I can’t find my way
I will rise up and see the light
I will follow it back to my path

When I have no words
I will rise up and let you inspire me
I will let you guide me

When I am full of despair
I will rise up towards the sky
Letting it carry me on to my destiny

When I am full of darkness
I will up towards the sun
Letting it fill me with light
58 · Nov 2024
I Miss You
While sitting in a church
the other day
I strongly felt your presence
It’s been nine years since you left

As I sat there quietly
In the stillness and calm of it all
I felt you sitting next to me
Answering my questions
As if we were talking like before

I told you I’ve made mistakes
You said we all have
It’s part of being human
I told you I should have done more
You said I did just fine
Don’t worry
Everything is fine

I told you thank you
You said for what
I said for what I was taught
What you gave me
Your legacy
You smiled
I told you I wanted you to
be proud of me
You said you always were

I told you there is an empty space in my heart
You said you were sorry for the pain
I miss you

It’s the holidays again
Your favorite time
I asked if you remembered
You said you did

I miss you
Every day of every month
I always will
58 · Jul 2024
The Disappearance
Every few months
She disappears
She hides
Invisible
As if a ghost or spirit
She’s not part of anything
She’s something else
Unnoticed
Comes from a different world
A different place

She melds into surroundings
Becoming very quiet
Keeping to herself
No one pays attention
It’s better that way
More comfortable
She watches from afar
58 · May 2023
Sundown in the Pink City
White lights glitter against the black grill
The terrace door is open
A view of the plants can be seen
Highlighted by the lowering sun
Creating an impressionistic look

A slight breeze moves through the awning moving it back and forth

The light plays against the rose colored buildings giving them a magical hue
It’s almost surreal

Another day is coming to a close as nighttime encroaches
The change from light to darkness is in a holding pattern like an aircraft waiting to land
The shades of pink change as the sun drops

As the sun continues to drop
It’s time to relax and slowdown
People are gravitating to cafes
For coffee and a chat with friends
Evening is on its’ way
57 · Jul 2021
White Bands of Light
It was sundown
The sun had just set
The moon was out
A large white ball in the horizon
It almost looked surreal
Just hanging there
As if on a thread
Against a gray blue backdrop
Clouds painted the sky
Fluffy and white
With two openings
From which white bands of light shone down
It’s as if they came from heaven
Natures art
From the master
Of everything
57 · Jan 2020
Misunderstood
When I speak I feel misunderstood
My words seem twisted
The meaning is changed
I feel lost and alone
I don't know what to do
Schisms are created making relating difficult
The air gets heavy
I become afraid to speak
I tremble and grow quiet

When I speak I feel misunderstood
People don't hear what I mean
The intention is mired down in muck
I feel lost and alone
I can't find my way
57 · Aug 2020
Man of Wonder
Man of wonder, man of light

Where did you come from? The stars or the clouds?
The heavens?
How long have you been here? Forever?
How did you find me after all this time?
Have you always been there, waiting?
You are truly a man of wonder and a man of light

Where does your kindness come from?
Your heart, your spirit?
Is it from the heavens above?
Were you constructed just for me?
Sometimes it seems as such
Man of wonder, man of light
I am in awe of you

Every time you smile, it is as if the sun has come into the world
Everything glitters
Your smile brightens not only those who stand before you
but the world with all the darkness before it and beyond

Your heart helps to lighten, heal and soothe
Your voice reaches into ones heart and leaves a gift of love
Each time you speak and listener melts just a little bit
You speak truth and kindness

Man of wonder, man of light
57 · Apr 2024
Joy of the Day
Waking up
Letting sleep leave
Early morning rituals
Watching the sunrise
Surveying the blue sky
Enjoying the coolness
Admiring the beauty outside
Grateful
Anticipating the day
Waiting for coffee or tea
Breakfast
What to have
Checking out the news
Being alive
Savoring the pure joy of it
Heart filled with lightness
57 · Jan 2020
Hope
Sometimes in our toughest times, we are given a miracle of hope

They can be unexpected but needed

In those times, we should never give up, and believe

We will be given what we need when we most need it

We are here for a purpose with our own destiny
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