The sky beckons My gaze upward The pillows of white Invite comfort Invite peace The blue calls out clarity Purity Fragility The sky beckons My gaze upward The cascading water Calls out adventure Join the fun Take the plunge The waters Join, merge As they frolic Down the riverbed Cool, refreshing Rushing along Going somewhereContinue reading “Choices”
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Tears Unbidden
A few times Maybe more than a few Okay, a big handful of times Tears have come unbidden They have flowed recklessly Defying my commands Unhidden by my wiping hands They have poured out From a place deeper Than my mind Beyond my reach. Tears of the Spirit. 9/11 Memorial Service The first responders DressedContinue reading “Tears Unbidden”
They Ask Permission
A Blessing for Caregivers
May you awaken after day’s new light Refreshed, rested and ready To take on the duties of your day May you find strength in the preparation Of morning meal Sipping your tea or coffee as you go Seeing in your cup Communion with the Divine Filling you with renewed love, patience and compassion As youContinue reading “A Blessing for Caregivers”
Seedling Choice
Oh, Happy Day! The heirloom tomato seeds have sprouted The first set of real leaves are present It’s time!! They get to stretch their branches Sink further their roots Even sprout adventitious roots As they are planted into new rich soil In their new homes. But there is angst Dwelling with joy Mingling with life.Continue reading “Seedling Choice”
Lamentations
The trees stand sentry Offering themselves As holders of the bodies The earth, dry and dusty, Hardened clay Or fertile soil Lies ready To receive, To embrace The boxed bodies. The flowers contribute their beauty Brightly colored Spreading scent of life Hiding ugliness of death. What do I have to give? Can my tears sootheContinue reading “Lamentations”
Did He Know?
He humbly rode a donkey. He came victoriously. He came in peace. The crowds called “Hosanna!” He was exalted as “King of Israel” They carpeted his path with their cloaks and green branches They waved palm fronds The symbol of victory, triumph, peace and eternal life. He traveled to Jerusalem To celebrate the feast ofContinue reading “Did He Know?”
Reaching the Summit
Scaling that peak The one looming Seemingly within reach, Around the next corner Until you look up And see there is still more to go Much more Hitting a wall Slumping down to the pebbled ground You take a drink of precious water Breathe deeply Gulping in the thin air Retying your shoes And risingContinue reading “Reaching the Summit”
Navigating Life’s Final Journey – Review
My book has been published for a few weeks now. I am elated with the response it has received. It has been my dream to write a book to help inform people in order that they and their loved ones might be able to attain more control and choice as they approach the end ofContinue reading “Navigating Life’s Final Journey – Review”