Poems

How hard it is to write a poem about such brilliance and light Darkness seems easier to describe with its brooding film This fiery season burns the words as quickly as I imagine them Waiting for no one, the sun … Continued

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

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

No rush, midnight, Mid-year, mid-light, shadow free Strings of celestial harmony sing Slowly, bow drawn with intention   Hush – don’t turn away or distract the heart An invitation to pause, listen, wait A flame burns now, once a flicker … Continued

    Poplar trees make a racket Waxy leaves clattering together Disturbed by a summer breeze My reverie is broken       Crows gab gaily Audacious in their bold cacophony of dialects Seagulls sing and bleat, calling, warning, Protecting … Continued

Paper-thin translucent moon Moving west, a fading disappearance Still rolling in the sky Ever challenged by the sun   Chasing the moon’s borrowed illumination With bold and burning fire Pouring a golden light Across the liquid sky     Fading, … Continued