Finding my Focus

Waves beat the shore into sand, 
wheels of clouds darken the day, 
not one thing goes as planned.  

But a rock ledge offers a chair, 
I rest my feet close to the salt spray, 
and the cooling breeze lifts my hair.  

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September Sunday

Cooling wind, 
a lonely dog, 
insect arpeggios, 
slow rolling fog: 
autumn’s song and 
the highway hum.
May Monday morning
never come.

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Abbey Twilight

cloudless sunset, 
spun gold at the horizon, 
Irish twilight   

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Snowdrop Spring

Snowdrops appear; 
Robin Redbreast 
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Down the Valley

Down the valley, 
churn and bubble, 
runs the river 
on the double, 
flowing past
town and trouble.  Continue reading

You’re the AMAZING YOU

When doors slam, 
things look tough, or 
your heart is drumming it, 

Remember you’re 
the AMAZING YOU 
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Happy Valentine Friday!

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Roses are red,
violets are blue,
it’s Valentine Friday
so yippee and WAH-HOOOO!

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Pump up the Color

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As leaves drop
and flowers fade,
summer lingers in
memories made.

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Texture

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Texture of stone,
leaf and stem —
each vivid color,
a priceless gem.

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Done and Dusted

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A butterfly
lands beside my bench,
so trusting.

Why do I
feel a sudden need
for dusting?

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Thanks for Flowers

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Thanks for sunshine,
thanks for flowers,
thanks for snow days
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Birdhouse Bard

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Songs in the quiet places,
the in-between spaces, Continue reading