autumn – Crumbs for the Journey

There is Joy

There is joyIn being understood And acceptedEven in the understanding There is joyIn being in the presenceOf one who truly cares about youWithout judgement Fear of failureOf not measuring upOf not being seenAs perfectAll melt away And as fear dissipatesJoy expandsFills, liftsLife blossoms Life can be so hardIn the presence of rancorAnd passionate disagreementIn aContinue reading “There is Joy”

I Believe

“I believe that I shall see the good things of the Lord in the land of the living.” Psalm 27:13In this imperfect world ofViolence, greed, hateDeception, exploitation, Political upheaval,Natural disasters, IllnessMy visionCan be blurredImages are smearedHazy, cloudedLike seeing throughA window draped And dirtiedBy smog.But behind that curtainDeep withinThe hidden recessesOf my soul,My spiritEnduresSometimes a mereContinue reading “I Believe”

Autumn Garden

As I look out over the autumn garden Sadness clings to me Like the petals of the fading marigolds Time for bed Life cannot go on without rest I whisper my thanks As I place a layer of mulched leaves Giving cover to the tired soil I give thanks for our summer mornings together MeContinue reading “Autumn Garden”

Little Pine

Hey, little pine tree! Growing here upon this granite outcropping Stretching up toward the sun Surviving the wind Thriving despite imperfect soil A beautiful display Of luscious green Bending gently with the wind Your branches speak of strength Sturdiness and resilience Hey little pine tree! What lessons might I learn If I but pay attention?