Solstice

posted in: Poems, Transitions | 4

Sometimes I think I would like to tumble, roll and dance away Like the leaf, curled and dried That lifts and swirls across the frozen pond Sometimes I think I would like to elude the season When the sun’s warming … Continued

Somewhere Else

posted in: Poems | 4

Oh, the beauty That time, when night sky lingers Just before the day’s arrival Star sequins arranged just so That we might not forget But find our way   (Image by Marc Wanvig)   Dipper by dipper Warrior, sisters Cassiopeia’s … Continued

For Iona

posted in: Poems | 4

The faithful path meandered on Leading us through ancient Holy ruins Stone walls chanting, singing low Revealing, soft, what came before   Broken windows, doorways arched Invited us to awake to now Unfolding storied gauze Draped now on careful footsteps … Continued

Trying my best

posted in: Healing Journey | 8

Yesterday I attended the funeral for a man named Pete, who suffered from a brain tumor for over two years. He was 59 years old when he died. Many of us at the funeral shook our heads at the brevity … Continued

Beyond Seeing

posted in: Poems | 2

Before most of the world awakes There is life Stirring Against the backdrop of quiet rain The sounds of early light Vibrate boldly   I awake to this invitation to pause A silver shroud of clouds and fog Obscure the … Continued

My Friend

The bamboo rod stretched across her back Sinew, bone and muscle woven firmly into her shoulders Enormous bamboo lily pads hanging evenly Balanced piles of fruits and vegetables Orbs of green and gold and red Her eyes, shaded by her … Continued

A Moment

posted in: Uncategorized | 4

At just that exact moment The angle of the sun lit up The iridescent green of the Mallards’ necks It was just a brief moment Missed if my eyes had glanced over to my coffee cup Or turned to tussle … Continued