How long would we embraceIf there were no judgementNot from ourselvesNot from othersHow long would we embraceIf it brought joy to othersNot jealousyNot discomfortHow long would we embraceIf we had time to spareNot rushedNot in a hurry to leaveHow long would we embraceIf there were no pressure to embrace at allNot forcedNot expectedHow long would … Continue reading How Long Would We Embrace?
Poetry
Two Twenty
To feel full of lightIs a breathtaking... breath giving feelingFeeling full on lifeIs a crazy...beautiful way to beLoss can be viewed as gainAwareness can awaken loveLove is something we can always use more ofA smile seems brighterEyes seem deeperA touch brings peaceVoices bring joy, excitementWhen looking for guidanceBeacons are all aroundWhen looking for GodKeep eyes … Continue reading Two Twenty
Morning on the Porch
I stand in the slow sunriseHot coffee in handThe birds sing their songs of the morningOr perhaps just passing their morning greetingsI feel the need to be in natureA campout is long overdue Creature comforts run their courseThe basics are needed to rediscoverwhat is true There is something healingAbout the birds and the treesThe coffee … Continue reading Morning on the Porch
The Darkness Behind
A poem of the night sky Photo by Greg Rakozy on Unsplash As I look up at the night sky A million shards of diamond pierce the blight And it’s the dark that makes them shine Sometimes it’s the beauty of the stars that consume my thoughts Other times, it’s the ebon blanket behind What is it about the … Continue reading The Darkness Behind
From the Wreckage
A poem Photo from Public Domain How did I get here?Floating through the sea on not but a plankI don't remember the ship going downOnly a hole here and a hole there This plank will eventually give like the othersAnd I'll need to find anotherNo land in sight, but it must be nearHow did this … Continue reading From the Wreckage
Friendship
A poem for the bringers of hope Few thingsWarm the heartLike the embrace of a friend Few things Calm the mindLike the comfort of a friend In the lightWhen all is wellTheir presence is welcomed In the darkWhen all feels lostTheir presence is prized In hopeless momentsI cannot seeFor the dark is greatAnd light I … Continue reading Friendship
Two Worlds
Photo by Inactive. on Pexels.com Life before breath Two worlds collide Faint voices, into this world speak Good or ill That is yet to be known Both worlds thrive Both lives grow Will these two lives meet Will they flourish together Will the one see light Or stay forever unseen If these two lives meet … Continue reading Two Worlds
A Spark and a Flame
A spark at sightAnd the heart ignitesIs this meOr just inspiring? Is it the path itselfOr just a marker along the wayReminding me On the path I should stay? A flame unattendedCan cause great damageThe flame will die outLeaving but cold and ashes A fire that is fedWill last the nightThis flame can bring lifeAnd … Continue reading A Spark and a Flame
A Poem for the Restless Soul
Some nights are longSo we anticipate the dawn Though sleep may come for an hour or tworest eludes us the whole night through What can we do but wake and reflectCry out for help and pray for some rest The dawn will come as it always doesAnother chance to change what was Don’t fear the … Continue reading A Poem for the Restless Soul
A Poem: Flames and Waves
I have some friends on the West coast who had are on standby to evacuate their home due to a nearby wildfire. At that same time, they are evacuating families in the East coast because of a hurricane. Here in between the tragedies, my heart goes out all of those who are affected by these … Continue reading A Poem: Flames and Waves
The Story We Write 