My first poem in a very, VERY long time.
Tag Archives: Love
Only For A Season
A short poem about those people who come into our lives for a season, and then depart.
He Is Not There
My dog, Snowball, passed away Sunday, August 4th, 2019. I’m dedicating this poem to his memory.
To Be Vulnerable
A structured poem about vulnerability
under a purple sky
under a purple sky dotted with silver stars i strolled along a beach of crystals, small and bright so peaceful, with each step like tears, my sorrows fell there was no past, future only glorious now! and then i came to know that i was, in spirit far greater than this shell beautiful, eternal
The Inner Child
Inside of me, the inner child I’ve known so well, these many years Is urging me, “be free and wild” “Cast off your silly grown-up fears” Yet here I sit, so meek and mild I work and fret and pay the bills A longing sigh, to live beguiled To sing of dreams, to roll downContinue reading “The Inner Child”
Lane’s Last Year
I was reviewing some old Facebook posts in preparation for the story I’m writing about Lane. The following passages are taken directly from these posts and will give you an insight into Lane’s evolving state of mind and body. 11/26/2009Lane: Today (Thanksgiving) I am thankful for still singing and playing music, improved health, almost 8Continue reading “Lane’s Last Year”
Yours, Faithfully
If you need a friend I’ll be at your side If you’re at the end We’ll turn the tide Together If you’re weak and weary With you, I’ll stay If your eyes are teary In joy, we’ll play Together I love you completely Without measure Your heart shines so sweetly A memory I’ll treasure ForeverContinue reading “Yours, Faithfully”
Snowball
Labor Day, 2007 Lane and I were going to barbecue some steaks and have baked potatoes and asparagus on the side. We needed some supplies, so Lane went out to our local Safeway. A few minutes after Lane left, I got a call from him. Ring-ring “Hi sweetie” “Honey, you need to get over hereContinue reading “Snowball”
Love 101
December 2017 I’ve been meditating regularly for the past few months. It helps calm the mind and energize the body. I don’t know WHY it works — it just DOES. Most of my meditations have been of the “guided” variety, where a recorded voice presents a series of images, suggestions, and guidelines to enable theContinue reading “Love 101”
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