Water an orris and so it grows While the petals wilt on a forgotten rose Left alone the cold wind blows He cries a tear and no one knows The mountains sing to the starry sky Tonight turns to day in a matter of time…

I raised a Monarch butterfly as a child, filled a jar with milkweed until the caterpillar created its chrysalis and one day the beautiful orange winged creature emerged. I held up my hand and my butterfly flew up and up and away to freedom. I…

My parents told me to find a better job. I chose to nod then ignore. I’m happy, can’t they see? There is purpose found within the neat confines of my work. “Make a difference in the world” is typed below my senior year photo. Kept…

A warrior shaped by the jagged edge of time Weathered by so many seasons of surviving Fighting battle after battle only to find He has survived today still breathing Cold winter months capture his breath at its realease Exhaling as he climbs the mountain side…

metallic sunshine pouring into the ocean fishermen return  

Yes, see its in the air Like a jet Hanging without flair Moving but still there Its face is out of sight Tired claws it has hidden This vertical tarmac not needing Closed wings, this is its destination Greasy gas dropping As if with the…

The circle of lights reflects through the window, hovering in the yard like a flying saucer.

I am still Walking the cobbled Streets We walked on I am still Riding the choppy seas We sailed on I am still climbing mountains We scaled   My spirit lingers In the places We have been While yours Have sought Other adventures

You have moved on While I stayed   You are looking at tomorrow While I live in yesterday   You thrive in today While I linger in memories

Day one I’m filled with dread Thoughts refusing to enter my head Day two gets better Stiffness starts to shatter Day three I am energetic Its when i feel most poetic Day four I have anticipation Mixed with dwindling concentration Day five I am filled…