photography – Rivers Renewed

In Peace We Run Stronger

In peace we run stronger – how is your peaceflow today?

is your spirit flowing in a good direction,

have you held close

the promise of the sky?

The Peace of an Early Winter Morning

No battles raging within, when we surrender ourselves,

to the peace of an early winter morning

with sunlight breaking through,

and snowflakes

still lingering

in the air.

Tree in the Twilight

Tree in the twilight brings peace to my soul,

as night begins her embrace

a tangible deliverance,

from the worries of the day,

darkness comforting.

I’m able to see more clearly now,

the breath of the mountains,

and stillness returning.

Sunlight Danced

Playfully, the crisp autumn air spun

through the forest,

as sunlight danced

on the maple leaves.

Writer’s Wings

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Even when I’m folding my wings I’m very aware

of the wordflow waiting…

phrases seeking

another river,

another poem

from within my heart.

I’m grieving like many of you over the deadly racism in the United States.

Do we have a right to criticize other nations? It’s a sin really from our very beginning.

And I also grieve for how the far-right is ripping us apart. Caring more for their assault rifles than they do for people.

Closer to home my wife needs further treatments for cancer. The last round was not enough.

There will be more aggressive, more invasive treatments and that means more horrible side effects.

And we had a cousin die recently…..from cancer. This was the cousin that had the big family gatherings every year…

for Thanksgiving and Christmas. We’ve eaten at their home many times. He was in his forties, married with children.

I’ve shared these things because I’ve had the wind knocked out of me like I wrote in yesterday’s poem.

No, I don’t feel a need to stop blogging. I still have plenty of wordflow…….somewhere, but I’m grieving.

I just need some restoration, with my wings folded.

Morning Meditation

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A stone feather, with purple light wrapped, in soft petals

as the drowsy joy of dawn,

puts to sleep

the mystery of the night.

He opens his front door,

breathing in

the morning air.

Darkness Defeated

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Pink and green, defeat darkness

every single time,

always have,

always will,

aren’t you glad

God made flowers?

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Rhododendron

An Iris or Two

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Today an Iris instead of a virus, the beauty of nature bringing healing to our hearts and minds.

And the only thing better than an Iris, is more than one.

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Note: I find my work being alot more simple lately. Maybe sometimes poetry is too complicated.

Quietly Spoken

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The most beautiful words I have ever heard,

have been quietly spoken,

a softness of spirit

gentle whispers,

making all the difference…..

creating

a powerful beauty.

Finding Each Other

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I learned how to turn and shape my discovery,

my emblazoned star

into a more pliable romance,

so she would notice me,

and we could both walk out of this mess together,

seeking wholeness. We did find

the right shoes though,

used, but in remarkable condition.

And she spun, twirled

in her cotton skirt,

with the sun in her hair

the scent of lavender

defending us,

and that’s how it all began really,

our journey together.

Note: Sometimes we find ourselves by finding each other.

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