Poetry

After the Rain

After the rain, the early morning earth sighs in relief.   Relief – of having endured the storm the thirst the lack the absence the waiting the wondering,   Wondering – how long it will be until the next refreshment nourishment taste.   The taste of the cool, clear rain.

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On Taking a Different Path

I took a different path today, not my regular route, not my regular rut.   Trying to gain new perspective because even those who examine and reflect and remember –   Miss things calling them mundane instead of miraculous.   The connection to the world in a box.   Sun shining devoid of the shadow

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Fear Not

Fear creeps in unwanted, unexpected choking out reason with the cyclone of what if?   Fear overcomes you creating a caged animal clawing, fighting with the dire need to survive.   Fear transforms us diving us over a great abyss into camps of us vs. them staring each other down.   But one chorus of

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Hope (II)

Hope is a strong anchor mired in dreams and visions holding fast against the wind.   Hope is a strong anchor settled securely and soundly in truth.   Hope is a strong anchor nestled deep within preparing for-   the unknown the what’s next the what is to come.

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Hope

Hope is a flimsy thread when grasped too tightly snaps.   Hope is a flimsy thread waving in the wind just out of reach.   Hope is a flimsy thread whispering from afar of possibility- a new chance a new start a new year.    

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Solo Soul

Sometimes my solo soul (that part of a whole silently shimmering beneath the pool of reflection) demands a turn asking me to escape to portals of pretend- planes of possibility.   Sneaking peaks (not stealing them) of sights and sounds of universes revolving around similar streets similar needs: groceries, gas, haircuts.   And the smells

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I Write at Night

I write at night When the house Is still And the moon is out And dreams are real… I write at night When I Am still And my thoughts clear And visions appear… I write at night When I Breathe ruach And the divine whispers There’s more, my dear… I write at night When this

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