Savor

it is time....
to flee from reality
bask in the blur of dim candle light
camp out on the living room floor
with soft blankets and big, fluffy pillows
throw in some ice cream and chocolate
while pondering idealologies - old and new
slip into the fantasy of a great movie
and trail off to slumber to the great voices
and wondrous minds of cinematography
of long, long ago...

Tower

I pause and reflect
upon the mosaic of my existence
recollecting scattered thoughts
as the ill mood of irritability
blows away like a dandelion
in the ferocity of a powerful wind
I allow realization to surface
and readjust my frame of mind to
accept that the fire within is deep
it is wild - it is fierce
it may dwindle but
only for so long as it takes
to revel, recharge, and reassess
for it fuels long lost dreams
and ignites passion owned by
my courage and desire to
confront the unknown
as the myriad of feelings
both unwanted and undesirable
work cohesively to draw the shades upon
my world as I know it and jade
my view of hope and serenity
though they stand powerless
against the omnipotent tower within

A perfect Autumn Saturday for carving a pumpkin.......


It was wonderful!

Autumn Dreams

Fever fluctuates as
I vascillate between dreams
conscious and unconscious
of Autumn happenings
apple orchards, cinnamon donuts
pumpkin farms, hay rides
fall foliage of crimson and gold
breathtaking views
sweet aromas of apple pies
home cooked meals and hot chocolate
nurturing this body back to wellness
I hunker down wrapped in my soft robe
tea in hand and pup at my side
my heart fills of happy thoughts
of this season so cherished
as I experience the moments of Fall
if only in my dreams

Crossing Over

You didn't ask, didn't care
disinterest apparent
through your blank-eyed stare
your magic is gone
you snuffed it out
the person I thought I knew
disengaged, stepped out
I thought you saved me but,
you just prolonged my plan
to cross over that bridge
and forget it ever began
I reached for you,
you had nothing to say
so now I send myself on my way
you hide in the temple of the holy ghost
though you reject the one who needs you most

Longing.... (a repeat)

I long for my ideals and dreams to
collide and explode like fireworks
in the late night sky
your words play as a repeated recording
in my head while my heart skips a beat
as I anxiously await to hear more lyrical
musings spill into my body like the warmth of
the sun during a lazy spring sabbatical
where worries are few and dreams multiply
I have trapped your words deep in my heart
and I yearn to hear more so I may
unleash the butterflies of spring from
my cloaked existence and feel the
energy of something bigger, better like
a grand valley of connection where the jasmine
and gardenia grow and the birds participate
as tiny musicians that flow like perfection
with your lyrics in my head

Dreaming North

fragility seeps into my body
as pain spills through
antagonizing any remaining
confidence in modern medicine
I seek comfort in my surroundings
though my heart is elsewhere
as the onset of Autumn
along with depletion of strength
finds me dreaming north once again
to the place I once called home
I long for the strength and safety
that somehow made me whole
and the purpose driven path
I seemed to have left behind
I exist there in my dreams
and memories in my head
until the time when I
may travel back again

Uncertainty Within

hope withers as words agitate
once lyrical musings
from lips thought serene and safe
as rough waters shake the bridge
beneath already unsteady feet
though the dance is not over
as faith steps forward and
sways to an uncertain beat
where timelines and tradition
have no role and chivalry
that forgotten word
swirls in a dizzy mind
questioning uncertain principles
that guide actions of right and wrong
in an effort to make sense of it all
though self removal of that inner battle
brings calm to turbulent waters
a storm may be brewing that could
snuff out faith and quiet music within

Surrender

Sun dried tears and wayward dreams are often left unseen
as are muffled cries in the night and lingering wishes in the sky
as the egoic travels of an untamed mind ponder unsettled desires
only adding fuel to the burning embers of the inner flame
a body weary and devoid of rest searches for peaceful slumber
as the unheard thoughts of an illusory mind seek answers, validation
which leaves a lonely mist filled heart to exist all alone
agitated by psychic pollution amidst a painful losing battle
meanwhile all the answers can be found
in the hush between a moment's pause
in that place called stillness, sanity does freely speak
and so it softy whispers...surrender, and you'll fly free

catch up....

I've been doing some catching up on your blogs and although I have not been able to comment on each and every one...I just want to say, WOW!! What talented people you all are...from the poetry, stories, paintings...it is all so great! I feel so inspired after I visit your pages - I've been under a bit of a dry spell with my writing - everything seems forced and those words that used to overwhelm my poor head seemed to have taken a break...I think maybe all I needed was your inspiration!! Fingers crossed!!!

Be well, friends!