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”
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Navigating Life’s Final Journey Presentation
I am excited to be working with Dartmouth Health to present this program in August. All are welcome to register!! Would love to see you all there! Aging Resource Center Summer and Fall In-Person & Virtual Program July – December 2024 Navigating Life’s Final Journey: Conversations, Choices, ResourcesHeld at the Aging Resource Center Colburn HillContinue reading “Navigating Life’s Final Journey Presentation”
Beauty
Midnight black feathersGlistening with a sheen of brilliancePull me into friendshipIntimacy of conversationsShared in the darkYour loyalty and dedicationTo your offspringInspire and reassureTestimony to kindness in the worldAs you hunt unceasinglyTo feed your youngThe intricacy of The checkerboard patternOf the underside of your tail feathersAdds an Unexpected beautyAnd complexityIn flight,From belowYour brick red breastClaims allContinue reading “Beauty”
Friction Creates Strength
From the silver bunAtop her dainty, thoughtful faceTo her rhythmic feetDancing as one On the spinning wheel pedalShe enters into the work of creationShe plants seeds of tomorrowAs she tends to sheepGrazing in the meadowOthers shear them for herUnder her watchful eye, I imagineRaw, washed woolFills her basket nowLying in bunchesIt looks like matted clumpsContinue reading “Friction Creates Strength”
Awakening the Divine
It has been saidThat love alone can awaken the divine withinWell, I am in love With a burrowing owl!Each day, I am pulledMy heart strings tug wildlyCalling me to walk down to the burrowsI am delighted when I spot the owlHis squat, feathered body tucked amongst the grass. He sits just atop his burrowThere areContinue reading “Awakening the Divine”
Shattered Silence
Sitting on cool granite Sun streaming warmth upon me Capturing an image of a stalwart baby pine Relishing the peace The beauty The generous gifts of nature I drink deeply of healing mountain air Startled then Panting Rapid panting A warm body pressed against my back Wetness now on the back of my arm TwistingContinue reading “Shattered Silence”
The Viburnum
My dad kept popping up in my thoughts I was planning a summer picnic More than once, when asked who was coming I included my dad. In fact, I said, “And, of course, dad!” The summer family picnic Was always held in August To celebrate dad’s birthday He loved the get togethers in his honorContinue reading “The Viburnum”
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”
Crumbs for the Journey 