Monthly Archives: March 2014

Rose Lessons

The roses are rioting No more winter for them! They are out of their buds and pushing past thorns Blooming full tilt they shout out their colors and fan their perfumes no timid, fearful ones here Born to inspire and … Continue reading

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Clouds

Prayer to the Potter You create something from nothing in your potter’s hands Hold vast blue gatherings leftovers, from land and sea transform dust and mist toils and tears by breath of wind to billowing life of clouds You create … Continue reading

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Puddles

Puddles Rain and tears form puddles in the soil of earth and heart capturing memories mysteries in soft places reflecting things clarified by light perhaps invisible before the storm the blending of wind’s breath Now all wait for sun the … Continue reading

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No Thing Ordinary.. the poem/story that inspired my blog

No Thing Ordinary We speed across the quiet lake this September day, you and your brother little- boy-blondies, your mom, dad and me Most campers have gone home down from the mountains, but there are others like the eagle overhead … Continue reading

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Every Flit

Originally posted on In Plainjane View:
Creative Commons: Echo Valley Ranch I love eagles. I love their majesty and beauty, how they command the sky, evoking awe… how they soar the currents, beyond the crowds, invoking wonder. All things perfect…

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Hanging On

Holding On Rock’s enduring strength comes from standing mid-river teaching persistence Jean E. Taddonio

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March Muse

In the midst of winning there’s some losing spells where ‘left behind’ seems the way life is–but then a fresh snow falls and the trees are full of sheen and a perfect fresh egg smiles sunny side up from the pan … Continue reading

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a prayer

Psalm to Restore Lord surface my joy, the smiles I’ve buried with my fatigue. The worries I cling to Re-create in me the brightness of your face when I am tempted to count sorrows instead of blessings Increase my faith … Continue reading

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Driftwood

Driftwood The memory of her illness came up suddenly rendered it current like a piece of sharp-edged driftwood buried in the sand discovered by bare feet after low tide–a painful surprise When the bleeding ceased the bruise lingered She pushed … Continue reading

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Simmer

Simmering There live moments too precious and fleeting To be captured by camera or hurried pen They need to simmer seep into cells soak until softened brew like fine tea Moments remembered with brows furrowed Savored with mind’s eye in … Continue reading

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