Through an openingin the forestA C-shaped swath Of sky is visibleFrom my front row cotInviting me to connect With the night skySleep evaded meThere was so much to hearTo seeCoyotes howling, yipping and screamingBarred owls calling outBut most of allThe backdropThe silence of the forestThe stars emergeAs our eyes adjustThey decorate and illuminateThe night skyOneContinue reading “Insomnia”
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Finding Peace, Seeking Hope
We liveHere in the United States of AmericaIn a time of uncertaintyA time of rancor And division. We know not who to believeWho to trustNeighbors seem to turnUpon each otherSo staunch they may beIn the beliefs they hold There is an energyOf fearAnd even hatred,Blaming and shamingMany are exhausted Worn out By the negativityPolluting ourContinue reading “Finding Peace, Seeking Hope”
Exciting News!! (and who doesn’t need exciting news!)
Book #2 is complete. Only a few books have been released, but more to come within days!!! The book launch is June 28th!! Please come!! If you cannot come, just send me an order for the book on my website http://patocwriter.com Details below!! Launch Party for Spirit in Creationmainstreetbookends.com Launch Party for Spirit in CreationContinue reading “Exciting News!! (and who doesn’t need exciting news!)”
The Elegant Oak
Silently sauntering down a side streetEnjoying the sunshineHeretofore hidden for daysFeeling the beams of light Filtered through nascentLeaves of springPenetrate my winter skinSmelling the sweetnessOf the pink petals Encircling yellow centerThe Rugosa RoseBeach RoseThriving in the sandy soilOf this coastal communityMy foot freezes mid-stepMy breathFilled as it is with the freshness Of new spring oceanContinue reading “The Elegant Oak”
New Way of Communicating
I would like to announce that I am working with New London Barn Playhouse here in New London, NH on a different way to help people gain comfort in having difficult conversations. Come and join the premier “performance” and see what this is all about. The actors are professional improv actors – they are fantastic!!Continue reading “New Way of Communicating”
A Unique Power
PrayerIs for meA unique type of powerPrayerIs a lifelineA means of disentanglingThe vines of worryWithin one’s headA way to emptySo as to focusTo fill With a semblanceOf peacePrayer germinated peaceIs a peace Beyond the reachOf worldly woesWorldly worriesA peace which growsFrom faithOut of the Heart of LovePeace fed by faithAnd truthIs not of this worldButContinue reading “A Unique Power”
Blood Worm Moon
Luminous whiteDinner plateGlows like a torchAgainst the tarry night skyA smatteringOf twinkling starsJoin in the illuminationThe snow blanketed earthReflects the lightLike a quilt embeddedwith a millionprecious diamondsNight marches onThe moonResplendent in its fullnessRises westward into the skyAs the wee hours of morning arriveA dark curtain With a rounded edgeCreeps across its faceFrom east to westAsContinue reading “Blood Worm Moon”
Winds of Change
The treesBend, swirlFlex and resistThey shed branches, needlesBut still, they holdTheir groundRoots planted deeply In Mother EarthThe once undisturbedBlanket of whiteLittered now with debrisCovers the tender soilThe moon watches overFrom the westAs the layers of pink cloudsResting in the eastern skyGive notice Of the risingOf the sunThe air is filledWith the howling of the windAndContinue reading “Winds of Change”
Breaking Open
It is, I think In the breaking open of our hearts That they receive the nourishment And light Needed for expansion When we open our eyes To the pain and suffering All around us To the injustice Embedded in our world The unfairness We must first Acknowledge our helplessness And the pain it inflicts. FeelContinue reading “Breaking Open”
Tanzania
Emotions vie for attention The wolf of fear is trying To conquer The wolf of love As both reside within The wolf of love is winning Fed by Tanzania The Holy Ground Called Ngorongoro Crater The Hallowed Plains Called Ndutu National Park The Sacred Land Of the Serengeti Being present Hearing the birds sing, TheContinue reading “Tanzania”
Crumbs for the Journey 