Goldenrod, those shades of yellowflowing gently next to the willows a backdrop of a field of greennot more beauty have I ever seen She springs up in the summertimeA fluffy yellow, she works overtime She is sheltering for the butterfliesan array of colors to please the eyes Goldenrod, late bloomers they...
Life is a whisper at bestA cry in the wind, then a rest generations passing and fly bydays of laughter, intermingled with cries making footpaths for others to followbut the imprints get lost thru the hollows words whispered in the windto the place you meant to send at the end, when...
There is a bareness in a winter snowfallExposing naked tree limbs from earlier fall Her natural look now encased in whitenessWinter Times darkness shows her brightness Everything laid barePeople walk with care Children anxious to meet her dressed for a chilly dayMolding snowmen and throwing snowballs in their childish, play The...
Bare earth exposed to the winda swirling of dust The particles ascend Man’s inhumanity to manLike a choking dust fan When man stirs up a dust stormThere’s no way to hurry it along When Man put his hand to the plowNo crop rotation he lacked knowhow Deep seeded Prairie grass Could...
I looked for you yesterdayBy now, you should be on your way The dark winter daysNow, stored away I welcome your sweet homecomingSo many days you have been roaming My ears ache for your melodious songsThe winters quietness seemed so long Mrs. Robin alert me to your presenceAt my window, your...
When life becomes like a gentle breezeAll people happily talking with ease No tensions in everyday lifeNo persons are causing ugly strife As the smells of good food float in the airChildren Are eating without having to share Life in a paradise so grandGranted by God’s merciful hand Running free up...
The memory of watching mama’s mouth turn upwards into a smileI have kept Safe through the years; it’s helped me thru life’s miles Even to this day, I can see Her smile, the image somewhat fadedIt was clear to me that day she must have been elated Children playing everywhere, mama...
I took a picture of Paradise todayI had always envisioned it this way The tigers and bears running freeNot in cages, but as meant to be There are sounds of laughter, not tearsPeace and security, no fears The small voice sounds fill the airLaughing happy no dreadful cares Can’t you see...
I hear the leaves rustling moving along the groundI close my eyes and listen to their soothing sound A dog in the background is barkingno doubt a cat he’s anxiously stalking listen, the sounds of life Are there if you take the time It won’t erase pain but gives you peace...
