Stories are Spirits

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Perhaps stories are spirits
that live in our world. Continue reading

Sandy Treasures

Broken shell in the sand

Sandy treasures are
tossed by storms
like living toys. Continue reading

In the PINK

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When my spirits sink,
I give a saucy wink
and don’t overthink,
because soon enough —
I’ll be in the pink. Continue reading

Heyday’s Past

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The heyday’s passed
and cracks have drained
the party’s life blood,
but one last fountain
plays a Bessie Smith solo: Continue reading

Fairy Carport

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Would a fairy drive a car
shaped like a cedar branch
with green needle fenders?
Maybe a maple leaf flying carpet?
I’d want a Japanese model,
red and sporty, Continue reading

Water Nymph

Bronze statue of young girl

still maiden
sentinel spruces enfold
green glen, act three Continue reading

To a Winged Moth

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Moving between worlds,
egg to leaf,
leaf to stone,
stone to leaf,
leaf to tree,
caterpillar to cocoon. Continue reading

Goodbye, Summer

Seagull in front of sand castle by the sea, Atlantic Ocean

Goodbye, summer.
Goodbye, beach. Continue reading

Iris Giants

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My garden is peopled
with bearded giants,
purple, plump, and
peppered with gold dust. Continue reading

The Queen’s Snow

Seedbud achieves perfection in her photography and three lines of observation. Enjoy and have a great week!

Catherine Arcolio's avatarLeaf And Twig

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flurry
of  fluttering lace
in the quiet white light

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Take Me Home, Country Road

Allis State Park, Vermont, from the Fire Tower, sunny day

Wheels crunching gravel,
we ventured off paved roads
to find our hearts beat
in the wild places Continue reading

Ode to Gold

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The Olympic dream is one
that bites young and grown. Continue reading