The light, oh the light
dancing through the canopy
from daybreak through twilight
amazing it is
everywhere you look
something new to see
a new perspective on the same thing.
nature’s ever changing beauty
is apparent in each moment
an evolving landscape
with time to enjoy it.
brightly colored petals
veins in the leaves
highlighted climbers
and moss on the trees
taking your attention
where she pleases-
a delight for all the right reasons
growing, living, dying
in each season.
its amazing how in the desert
with such a lack
the reflection seems to be so clear
so in your face
no looking around it
not a chance
no distractions here
you are here with you
i am here with me
thats all there is
time for reflection
uninterrupted
without distraction
time for reflection
in a drought ridden land
something from the outside
one would never guess
unless one is within…
back in the desert
only for a moment
long enough to understand
theres more for my life
than just this
cracked and drying
taking all i have
without even trying
im a water baby
i can survive for a while
but it shouldn’t be just about survival
wheres the fun in that?
where the life in abundance?
wheres the joy to be had?
back in the desert
a voluntary move
one to cleanse and ground
the restless bird in my soul
just for a moment
yes indeed
just for a moment
surely all the time i will need
digging my feet in the moist mountain dirt
while climbing from the river
up to the grove hand over hand on a rope
approaching three large mushrooms
an ants view looking up their skirt
like alice in wonderland
or some fairytale told to children
but it does exist…
a real live fern gully
of magical nature escapes
all found in a different reality
in the temperate rain forest
in the great smokies
of beautiful and enchanting
western north caroline
feminine and free
with easy careless days
and peaceful nights fireside
where everything seems to bloom
quickly, vibrant and withers
a dancing and constantly evolving landscape
where large cranes still perch
and at dusk play the fireflies
I cannot live without love
falling in and out
easily and free
from moment to moment
capturing nature’s beauty.
the flowers and trees
the sunsets and ladybugs
i love discovering them
giving my full attention
my full love
then moving along
there’s so much love
to give, to receive
it resides everywhere
the sweetest is
by far found au natural!
Thousands of Little Hands Clapping
in unison
excited
water meets earth
the forest rejoices
sends a cool loving breeze
all the commotion
of raindrops falling on the leaves –
nature’s symphony
pause
enjoy the moment.
rain brings forth life
helps the plants grow
creates fertile ground
for the next to flourish
dramatic
enlivening
thousands of little hands clapping
Reflections play a trick on me
It’s hard to tell what I see
Rocks seen clearly from the waters edge
Glacier Point with its white highlighted ledge
Snow-covered logs and tall pine trees
Clouds changing with the breeze
Swirled ice sheets drifting with ease
Tiny flakes tickle my nose
Bringing a calm to my heart as the Merced River flows
This is a peace that only Yosemite knows
In the quiet winter days listening to nature’s echoes
Absolutely perfect in every single way
Lucky me to spend time frolicking on such a day
Creating a new memory that is sure to stay
Of unsurpassed beauty, perfection and carefree play!
rising sun
winter day
powdered sugar granite
frozen puddles
brisk wind
visible breath
cold water falling
heart pounding
eyes close
naturally perfect
I always take the guilt,
I always take the blame,
and yet its me to blow out the flame.
I try my best up to a point
while I watch you light a joint
by this time I am already done
I’m tired of battling and you’ve just begun
then comes the time to plea and bargain
but I’m not up for sale, this isn’t an auction.
I give more chances than I ever should
I look past it all and try to see the good
I know you’re smart and that you’ve understood
then starts the “I could’ve, would’ve, should’ve,”
when all I want is to be free of any falsehoods.
I never understand when you act so hurt
after hearing and seeing all of the signs of alert
I prefer the mountains but can handle the desert
but I’m a water baby and won’t convert.
So let me be free
let me swim as I please
let me buzz around with the honey bees
reaping life’s bounties
smelling the field of daisies
where I wont be made fun of for driving like its sunday
as it is my mode of life to get lost and enjoy the day
so if you can be a bit carefree, please stay
and if not don’t be hurt when I go my own way.
It’s all just an illusion
we believe what we want
like listening to the rain
until we realize its just the warm front
melting the snow off the roof and window panes.