Tag Archives: beauty

Slowing Down

Slow me down, LordEase the pounding of my heart…This has been my prayer for decadesHurrying is a tough habit to breakBut so important to at least tameFor when you always hurryYour focus is narrowEyes on the next goal postNo passing GoNo collecting a Hundred DollarsYou do not pause to embrace the sunriseOr be awestruck byContinue reading “Slowing Down”

Take Your Time

“Take your time” Such kind words To speak to a harried postal clerk Facing a line out the door They give at least a brief reprieve From complaints A moment to breathe Take your time TAKE it Do not throw it away Into the waste basket of frustration and impatience Sitting in line at theContinue reading “Take Your Time”

Cleanse Me

Wipe the crust from my eyes Clear the windows of my soul Open my eyes to see Truly witness The majesty of creation The ocean Powerful mountains of salty liquid Racing across the surface Capped with toupees of white Blown off as they go! The vastness Only ocean, sky, clouds Deepest blue enhanced with greyContinue reading “Cleanse Me”

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”

Peace

Brilliant white cloaking the yard Resting upon branches Bringing beauty to the stark winter woods Animal footprints Tracing a path As they search for sustenance Ending at the Crab Apple Tree White frosting clinging to tree trunks Set against grey sky Winter The snow muffles sound Giving us pause As roads are cleared And firesContinue reading “Peace”

The Potter’s House

Tom and I decided to take the afternoon off and go somewhere fun together.  Since we both work from home, we can get caught up in working 7 days a week–especially during Tom’s busy season.  He is owner/operator of a business so nearly always working.  We took off to one of our favorite towns lessContinue reading “The Potter’s House”