INTANGIBLE FRIEND

Sometimes soft and gentle, Speaking in lowest whispers; Sometimes more flamboyant With songs too loud for ears.   Often filled with gusto, Enthusiasm bursting; Then quiet and moody, Not doing a single thing.   Innocently dancing Twirling and spinning around Until you fall with laughter In a heap on the ground.   So unpredictable; Yet

A LITTLE MEWSING

At the risk of seeming catty, I thought I’d mews a while. It seems purrfectly acceptable And might even make someone smile. You might say you don’t know what fur, Purrhaps you prefur a tail, If you don’t laugh at all this punning, You might discover that you whale (oops, wrong animal.) If you paid

BUILD YOUR NATION

A nation is constantly being built, regardless of how long it has existed.  That is a different thought for most of us, who want to point to the founders and say that they did the whole job.  Unfortunately, that is like saying that a house is complete as soon as the foundation is laid. Such

STRETCH THE LIMITS

Stretch the limits Of your expectations; Of what you already know. Stretch the limits Until you have found Inspiration for your soul.   Stretch the limits Of what you thought possible; Of all your wishes and dreams; Stretch the limits Until you have learned Life is bigger than it seems.   Stretch the limits; Then

RAINBOWS

Rainbows are signs of hope, Reminders of promise That help us to press on And watch for better times ahead. They can’t come without rain,, Sent to wash and nourish, Often so dark and cold, Settling like a wet blanket. All creation huddles, Tucked in against the rain That falls like endless tears As Mother

SUCH AMAZING PERFUME

A bouquet of flowers, Mix with freshly mowed lawns And a little pine; Warming soil so earthy And all that’s waking up, Mixed with rain washed air: Spring wears such amazing perfume!

I DECIDE

I was thinking about all of the struggle and turmoil that gets reported to us each day.  I was reminded that each person gets to choose his or her identity and quality of life, even when others vie so hard to take control   This poem is dedicated to each of you, dear readers.  May

SPRING CLEANING

Cobwebs in corners; Stalks from last year’s plants; Boxes and Christmas wrap; Ski gear, parkas and snow pants; Where did all this come from? How could this mess be! It wasn’t here yesterday, Was it? Things pile up So insidiously.   Somewhere in corners, Out of conscious sight; Hazy memories linger; Collected through years of

ACCESS AND ITS PARADOXES

This is one of the short essays I wrote for my application to graduate school.  I thought it might be fun to share.  Enjoy:     I wonder how Louisa May Alcott and Emily Dickinson would react if they could experience the age of access in which we now live.  For that matter, what would

YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE

You make a difference By what you do and say. Speak truth and foster hope, Watch darkness fly away; Join in fear and hatred; Bring in a violent day.   Shun bad news and gossip; Hold to all that is right; Promote peace, hope and love; make the world strong and bright. Truly make a