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Rain
Softly simmering
Dripping
Pitter-pattering outside my window
Creating a calming comfort
A Hush
The cool, damp air envelops me as I lay down to rest
Cars drive up the road, their tires whirling in the wetness
The rain is my lullaby
Its voice sings me to sleep in its tranquil descent
Outside, the night is meditating
Finding its drishte
Clearing the detritus of the day in the clarity of a blind mist
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A heated May night
The sun has yet to set
Dragonflies bound and bounce in the humid air
Crickets begin to hum
Birds sing a ditty of dedication to the long light
Children are running about screeching and screaming
Freed from the confines of the dinner table
The sounds of motorcycles rumble and pop in the distance
A warm energy stirs out here
We are not ready to settle our bodies in for the night
Sleep may come quickly but will be fevered and restless
The humid air encompassing our bodies and breathe
So for now we just listen
Glorifying the season
Witness to Mother Nature and her Miracles
Last week we had an early and short-lived heat wave here. I wrote this in my backyard last Friday as the evening breeze blew in.
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Lavender: her favorite scent
Soft, sensual, soothing
When first they met
he offered her its sweet gift
A small token
He became heir apparent
to her lifelong affection
Their affair is like a willow
Easily bent
But with strong, long roots
His love for her plays like a flute
Tender, calming and gentle
Almost like a whisper
For the first time and forever
She can bask in the warm glow
of a healing heart
Another great Free Write Friday prompt from Kellie Elmore! This week we had a word bank: lavender, willow, sweet, bask, flute and heir. http://kellieelmore.com/2013/05/31/fwf-free-write-friday-word-bank-7/
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Anger is a secondary emotion
And when directed at you is not about you
Pain and Grief don’t last forever
But can give you strength to become a better person
Shame and Fear can hold you hostage
But shedding these layers leads to enlightenment
Joy can be found every day
And when experienced in small ways, multiplies
Trust is essential
And is the glue that holds all relationships together
Pride is sometimes helpful
But hubris can distance you from others
Wonder and Anticipation can make you feel alive
And attracts others to your inner child
Kindness and Patience are at times a challenge
But when practiced, lead to healthy relationships
Hope is at once all we have and sometimes need
And the foundation for faith, peace and love
* Thanks to Kellie Elmore for the Free Write Friday Image Prompt: http://kellieelmore.com/2013/05/24/fwf-free-write-friday-image-prompt-8/
I took a lot of liberties with the image this week. It reminded me that taking a road trip can be a solitary contemplative experience at times. I am heading out on one this weekend with loved ones. It is much needed after this week and even this past month ! And truly, I have used some of these recent experiences as fonder for the poem.
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In the deep darkness just before dawn
She listens to the stone silence
by her bedroom window
The day slowly awakens along with her mind
Early drivers hum along quietly in the distance
Birds begin to chatter
The day shows no promise of sun
with the misty gray sky standing in sharp contrast
To the deep, deep green of the oaks and maples
The grass is soaked with morning moisture
She breathes deeply
She looks out from her perch
to the back forty
Two doe are breaking their fast
Tails twitching
Ears alert
Quickly, they stand at attention
Sensing danger, they seem to leap through the air
Seeking shelter and protection elsewhere
She wishes to stay here
away from the noise and clatter of her working day
This is her peace, her shelter, her nirvana
Another deep breath
Morning stretches
A cleansing run
She readies herself for a new day
Hi fellow bloggers!
Yesterday my oldest graduated from college. It was a beautiful spring Saturday full of life-long memories. We enjoyed a large party at the house with friends and family after the event. Festivities lasted until late in the night!
While we were waiting for graduation ceremony to start, his lovely girlfriend share a poem that she posted on her blog: JenniferAlyce.wordpress.com. The post, of course is about my son and it is an example of true love and just plain outstanding writing!
Please read it and try not to weep!
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A sunrise on a new day
The way my lover looks at me across the room
Celebrations big and small with friends and family
Eating a good meal every day
The love I feel for my sons
The passion I have for running
The healing that yoga brings me
Nights snuggled under the covers with a good book
The peace I feel in my heart
This week’s post is inspired by Kellie Elmore’s Free Write Friday prompt:http://kellieelmore.com/2013/05/17/fwf-free-write-friday-image-prompt-7/
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The window is open by my bed
The air is still and slightly chilled
Frost is in the forecast overnight
Not a sound outside is heard
on this late spring night
I breathe in its cleansing freshness
as the sheets fall over my tired body
I love this quiet, this solitude
I begin my dreams, my journey
to my nighttime womb
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Dragged down by the turmoil of the day
Buried under a list of endless obligations
Squeezed in by deadlines that seem impossible to meet
Choked by noxious paperwork made possible by the local bureaucracy
Another meeting to attend, another survey to take
My mind is overwhelmed by the chaos of events
I am:
Overworked
Fatigued
Weary
Drained
I rub my eyes
Too tired to speak
I fall asleep in my chair
My bed and dreams await me
My worries gone for the day
Tomorrow I will awaken in the morning mist
Sip my morning coffee
Lace up my shoes
And run my cares away
The steam rose off the pond
In the early morning chill
Creating an illusion of ghosts
Heading to their daytime slumber
The cold dawn belied the day ahead
with its promise of springtime toastiness
They rode together, two soul sisters
Sharing a sunrise conversation
They were heading to a place of healing heat
A weekly oasis that stretched their aching muscles
Soothed their souls and cleared their cluttered minds
Their bond was a rock amidst major life changes
A reminder of what matters in life:
A beautiful dawn
Rejuvenating mind and body work
And a loving and lasting friendship
Building A Life Of Hope 