groggy
in the tween
of sleep and wake
haze slowly lifts
while dreams drift
revisiting scenes
peaceful places
now confused
distorted illusions of reality
not ready to leave this state
wishing moments more
wishing the outcome
the finish
never revealed
as wake nudges nearer
brushing the scatterings
of sleep aside
wishing only a moment more
i’m calling you
i’m calling you
out here in the cold
i’m calling your name
send a sign
that i don’t call in vain
let me know my voice is heard
my heart is breaking
my soul is aching
waiting
moments
of a life
pasted together
photos
papers
thoughts and dreams
some reality
some a reach
some never attained
series of people
who came
went
a few stayed
loved them much the same
friendship may wane
but never die
asked the shrink
his response why
why does it matter
if the memories bring warmth
hold them dear
if they’re cold
let the wind blow
and disperse
for you alone
make your future
make your future
timbers and beams
creak
while old bones
ache
memories
revisited
upon each morning’s wake
histories of happiness
out last
those of pain
as the paint
of yesterday fades
a life of dreams
were birthed
in the barn
yet
now
the pastures overgrown
still long for the sounds
of laughter
that once filled the air
emptiness is
all that’s left
while the crow
flies beyond
where he once
found rest
The New Year
began
with a bang
leave disappointments
and pain in the past
remember
not to sweat
the small stuff
the big stuff
is bigger than one can imagine
today
begins with a new outlook
step into each day
with confidence
make positivity
your theme
your song
your mantra
smile
smile from the heart
look in the mirror
smile
smiles are the virus
you can spread
they are contagious
smile
now
smile into the New Year
(quitters collect dust in the corner)
this year
fill your plate with gratitude
it doesn’t matter
what faith you are
let’s say a prayer
of thanks
receiving is easy
but it’s the giving
that blesses us
seeking to help
rather than complain
giving support
rather than walking away
maybe you have a turkey
on the table
and maybe you don’t
that isn’t what counts most
it’s the gathering
of friends
of families
or
a gathering
of who ever you might be
around a table
laden with love
reflecting on
each other
sharing strengths
letting weakness slide
walking away from tearful times
rejoice together this day
and the next
this is a time for contagious compassion
this is the time to spread joy and cheer
this is the time of thanks
this is the time of giving
i shall
greet this day
with patience
making a pact
with the universe
to hold
tolerance in my heart
and
open my awareness
to understanding
being mindful
and
attentive
to those whose paths cross
mine
to cherish
and
care
for those whose paths entwine
with mine
i shall
greet this day
with love
of self
so that i may share
love
with all
i shall
greet this day
with gratitude
this is a night
you hold your loved ones
a little tighter
whether they are at home
or at home in your heart
this is a night you replace
spats with long embraces
that are tucked away
eternally
for this is a night
that has crushed
some to the core
this is a night
no-one should ever endure
this is a night
that tears at everyone’s soul
no matter how
young or old
this is a night
to learn to forgive
if you haven’t before
this is a night
that will never be forgotten
but
in this night
that has touched us all
we send love and light
to those
with holes in their hearts
their angels have left
but not parted
this is a night
to remember
rage is an enemy
but love conquers all
this is a night
to remember
…………love
……………..is
………………..the answer
the
jewel
the
center stone
one’s rock
that
roots
multitasking
with
little rest
tackling
annoyances
responding
in smiles
laughter and hugs
caring
affectionate
a softness
in her breast
yet
always
protecting
her nest
a jewel
with
a heart
of gold
holding
more than love
time to
celebrate
one’s mother
stand out
excel
exceed
the goals once set
though the landscape appears bare
dare yourself
to make transformations
limitations are merely in attitude
the enormity
may appear overwhelming
emerge with might
scaling the obstacles
is not impossible
digging deep
revealing endless energy
your power
your magnitude
lay in the rock
of your soul