Backward First, Then Ahead
April 23, 2019 First, a look back at the season just past and poems written across previous Februaries. THE FOUNDERING … Continue reading Backward First, Then Ahead
April 23, 2019 First, a look back at the season just past and poems written across previous Februaries. THE FOUNDERING … Continue reading Backward First, Then Ahead
Spontaneous GenerationFrom a nest of cotton,hayseed and feathers –the flotsam we shelter in –cracks the hatchling –And so it begins:the … Continue reading May 8, 2024
On Seeing Nine Ducklings(when there were thirteen)I am both the oceanand the waveThe mountain andits thunder –I am the hawk … Continue reading May 7, 2024
Wild PlacesOn dayswhen rain pours coldbetween the ribs,I need to be stunnedby beauty –I need that mountainto climb –And then … Continue reading May 4, 2024
Just For Today –Let me be gratefulfor no good reasonother than I am.and you are –Which can feel likenot enoughwhen … Continue reading May 1, 2024
More Than Stars There are starsin the wishing well,and a bucket fordipping –But that is allthat can be done –The … Continue reading April 16, 2024
Walking into Silence Sometimes quiet isa song to my stepa wing for the mind –a destination unattainablewithout motion –Because it’s … Continue reading April 8, 2024
Forest BathingTo forest batheis to listen forbark patternsand leaf shapesto speak of stability and cycles –the slipstream of geese in … Continue reading April 7, 2024
CaretakerI watch you from the windowtending the birdfeederswith diligence & care:cleaning, measuring,making lists in your headfor what’s needed next –With … Continue reading March 23, 2024
Topsail Beach, NCThe sea glitters walking west;waves archgreen as cola glass –making us wait – wait — forthe break –wasting … Continue reading March 22, 2024
Tidepools & BucketsA waveless seaassumes the sky,drained of color –hints of summer’spallid haze when winds tail out of the south.But … Continue reading March 21, 2024