sunset – Crumbs for the Journey

To the Mountains

I come to the mountainsFrom whence comethMy peaceMy wholenessMy soul’s nourishmentAs the car crests the hillA vista opensRevealingForestFields andMountains near and farFrom Kearsage To the WhitesThe vista embraces allBirds soarRiding wind currentsIn the valley belowThe treesNow mostly barrenStand neverthelessUnabashedIn their greys of winterThe zinniasPersevereIn contributing colorTo the fieldAmarinthsStretch skywardTheir cranberry coloredFeathery bloomsEnrich the landscapeOne treeTheContinue reading “To the Mountains”

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”