An unusual sense of foreboding hovered over the gloomy low-ceilinged parking garage. I drove cautiously to the second level before finding an empty spot, and was relieved it faced the outside light. An older grey sedan pulled in on my left moments later, and out popped an equally older, short, wiry man whose wrinkled, weatheredContinue reading “For That Veteran”
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Fading
Wispy like clouds…that’s how she felt. Stretched for so long it seemed holes were holding her together. No wonder an emptiness invaded. Not depression really, just a void. It was a strange experience, more tolerable the older she grew. Watching changes in her loved ones and friends added to the taste of life distancing…becoming lessContinue reading “Fading”
Seas of White
Purity glisteningSunlight reflecting Shimmering crystals From iced boughs and skyMiniature angelsDancing and twirlingTransforming landscapeTo vast seas of white They spread and they cover Hovering o’er all usAround the whole world Seen by cleared eyes Look now, imagine Snowfields a’glazing ‘Neath wings’ a’stirring As angels pass by Messengers bringing Good News and courage Promises changeless InContinue reading “Seas of White”
Winter’s Celebration
Frosted white trees splay in celebration, their shimmering coated branches reaching for the heavens and cascading towards the earth. They are fat sparklers’ explosions, fireworks frozen, the surrounding fog evidence of their jubilance…and that a great burning light has been here. Dark green conifers bearing white loads of snow march through groves of jubilant trees,Continue reading “Winter’s Celebration”
An Ordinary Grand Display
Mountains brown like baked potatoes Appaloosa painted hills Higher yet the piney forests Stand snow-flocked, regal, still Golden carpets flutter under Gloried trees yet shedding leaves Fall is falling all around us Winter blowing icy breeze Clouds perform ethereal dances Shapes from white to darkest grey Faint vermillion bands of color Burst from sunlight’s grandContinue reading “An Ordinary Grand Display”
Dew Upon The Arbor 