We all choose a path To get from here to there But we all need a place To sit, renew, and share ~ About the places I’ve been All the people I’ve met My plans for the future I haven’t lived yet ~ A place to share and then listen About places and people, you’ve… Read More Two Souls
It’s that little thing that tells you You really shouldn’t be doing that If the forecast calls for rain It’s what tells you to take a hat ~ If the waters start rising It’s what tells you to steer clear When you’re on a winning team It’s what tells you to stand and cheer ~… Read More Common Sense
Two trees stood tall Brothers side-by-side At the edge of the field With no place to hide ~ One noticed changes All subtle at first Its leaves streaked in color Its roots a new thirst ~ But, the other found excuses Afraid of too much, too soon Noting, the air’s not cool enough And the… Read More Two Trees
Piece by piece A life unfolds Revealing a tapestry From young to old ~ An ornate mapping Of geographic places A detailed diagram Of loved ones’ faces ~ Bit by bit The landscape becomes dotted By memories made In the time allotted ~ Then all’s stitched together As an heirloom to keep Life connects to… Read More Heirloom
A rhythmic pattern In melodic time The rain it danced It danced sublime ~ Each drop took part In the choreography It was a sight A sight to see ~ The rain dance This sacred prayer Hopes for wishes For wishes to share ~ Through tribal tradition Mixed with love Comes the blessings The blessings… Read More Rain Dance
Creepy Pete Is a pest among the pests If he wins a prize Creepy Pete wins peskiest ~ He’s always showing up In the middle of bugs’ business Hanging around too long His presence is suspicious ~ Is he merely lonely Simply looking for some friends Or is he there to eavesdrop As ladybugs discuss… Read More Creepy Pete
Our hopes and dreams We watched drift away But the tide returned them The very next day ~ The same, but different And somehow renewed Now, alive with an energy The sea had infused
His name is Chester Chickadee And he’d love to be your friend Talking a mile, a minute His stories seem to never end ~ He likes to brag to who he can And is never all that picky If Ms. Fancy isn’t home He’ll follow the stench to Mr. Stinky ~ Next, he’ll talk… Read More Chester Chickadee
Rumor has it, Henrietta Hedgehog Hides amongst the flowers Until she comes to life each night With seemingly magical powers ~ Some say they have seen her While others have only listened To the pitter-patter of little feet That are loud and then sound distant ~ They’ve also reported noises In the middle of the… Read More Henrietta Hedgehog
Change is coming The signs are everywhere As flowers transitioning And new smells in the air ~ Autumn is seeping in To tone down summer’s best Before winter’s slumber Fall’s a time for all to rest ~ Reflecting on summer’s Beautiful displays Being thankful for the colors That will brighten autumn days ~ Change is… Read More Change is Coming
