Haiku by Issa
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Haiku by Issa
Just to say the word HOME, that one word alone so pleasantly cool Continue reading Haiku by Issa
“Don’t Die Wondering!” Did you hear that?
I am a great fan of Dr. Wayne Dwyer and have read all of his books. I love reading anything inspirational. Most recently I read his book, Inspiration. One phrase caught my attention and has resonated in my mind: “Don’t die wondering.” I just celebrated my sixty-first birthday and I never thought I would spend the day in such a stupor. It seemed that … Continue reading “Don’t Die Wondering!” Did you hear that?
Happiness in the present
Happiness is in the present It’s here now. right this moment, Stop and listen: Its whisper will mesmerize you. Stop for a minute and breathe; Its scent is in the rose. Stop for a second and let your yourself feel; Its touch is like a child’s heartfelt hug. Stop for an instant It looks like a rainbow. Stop and savor the moment It tastes … Continue reading Happiness in the present
Origin
I come from silky mud after a season of rain, rain, rain one spring. The universe would not allow the earth to dry up my mother could not resist and picked up a clump and made a fist to shape me into the person I am today. She told me though that I had picked her. Related articles It Wasn’t Supposed To Rain Today or … Continue reading Origin
Man’s Best Friend
It’s Father’s Day Today and all I have to say is I am happy to be me because you are my master I will always be there for you no matter what happens today and forever after. So take it easy you deserve it my dear friend If I could talk I’d tell you Thanks for all the walks and those delicious little biscuits. My … Continue reading Man’s Best Friend
Memories of Memorial Day
A visit to the cemetery where he was finally laid to rest where all the buried are equal now white stones aligned perfectly in rows of infinite glory small flags placed at each grave wave as we walk in The large flag ushers in the visitors fresh flowers placed around the pole Small town parades celebrate their own in remembrance the President places a wreath … Continue reading Memories of Memorial Day
Journey
I just learned through the media that the missing child I alluded to in last post (poem) was found dead. I cannot imagine the pain the family must be going through. I can only express my deepest condolences in another poem. I do not know that this poem will even reach the girl’s family but my heart aches. Every time I read or hear about … Continue reading Journey
Another child missing
Pictures scattered on the bed lay there helpless and shocked almost knowing not one of them is current and that they cannot help the search for another child missing. One picture whispers, “pray” the rest in unison respond, “we have.” Positive thoughts go out to the families of children abducted from close to home. Continue reading Another child missing
on dreaming or not
Someone I do not know asked, “Don’t you get tired of dreaming?” I could not respond because I was in the middle of a dream. You know, the one that visits me to distract me from all others; or the one I shared with the peacemakers of the world; and the one that turned into whipped cream unexpectedly, or the one that bounces endlessly on … Continue reading on dreaming or not
My Father-in-Law
Mother-in-laws are often mentioned either for good or for bad I am very grateful that mine has never made me mad nor sad. But let me tell you about my in-law father, he too has been unique. Juris Doctor has been his lifelong occupation so in this way he’s my in-law father but more than my father-in-law he has been my dad too whenever I need advice he … Continue reading My Father-in-Law
