Whatever our color outside,
the color inside
is the most precious,
the color that defines us. Continue reading
Tag Archives: magic
Lakeside
Lakeside, I am honey-drizzled,
in an inky trance, like tea
left too long in the sun. My arm
is a mossy log, lined with turtles. Continue reading
Cirque de Printemps
Crocuses raise cheery salutes,
opening orange invitations to
invite us to Come One, Come All,
to spring’s circus in the meadow. Continue reading
Sister Blue
Brother new, sister blue, I miss you.
Both lost at age four. Pain is evermore. Continue reading
The Split
One magical summer,
the grasses bend sideways
in a strong wind,
transforming field into ocean. Continue reading
Red Tether
Your absence is a
red tether Continue reading
Thief of Dreams
Thief of dreams,
rambler in blizzard white,
shadow on virgin snow,
Old Man Winter,
tell a tale this cold night
before you go. Continue reading
When Your Feet are Draggin’
“When your feet are draggin’
and your knees are sagging’
and you don’t know what to do
a little jive is good for you! Continue reading
Frosted Tankas
crimson leaves
sparkling, jeweled gowns
for the Fairy Ball Continue reading
Oasis of Color
In a desert of green,
manicured lawns
an oasis of color blooms Continue reading
Looking Up
hope rises like heat
like a balloon let go
like prayers Continue reading
In the PINK
When my spirits sink,
I give a saucy wink
and don’t overthink,
because soon enough —
I’ll be in the pink. Continue reading
Friendly Fairy Tales 