And that day we hiked away from the forest — the cling of moss and whispers of pines shedding off of our skin as we drifted up through alien shrublands. We carried only our dreams and each other’s sunburnt hands as life diminished behind us : green became silver and the earthwas sacred —stripped down … Continue reading Into Thin Air
Ocean Meditation
I followed my heart today and, of course, I was lead back to the sea. Only this time it was different ( or maybe it was me … ) The energy was somehowmore wild, though there was no wind( hardly a breeze ). The waves were mighty —unbreakably alive, unpredictablyfree . In awe I wasmesmerized … Continue reading Ocean Meditation
Song of the Sea
Now I understandwhat you tried to say to me when the sun shone highon those sand dunes by the beach and your voice was singing clearlyof green and azure waves, but all I sawwere shadowson a desert that day. Though the lyrics of your musicsounded true and so familiar,my ignorance was dissonantas I tried to … Continue reading Song of the Sea
Pineapples, Cake and Poetry
The Long Way Home : A Pineapple’s Journey Too long Pineapple clung to the juices she was born with. Though she tried to hide the seep of syrup from the rot of flesh that cracked her armor. She knew no magic pill, nor painless shortcut could extend her shelf life any further. And the only … Continue reading Pineapples, Cake and Poetry
Lemon bars + poetry
A lemon’s role So quicklyLemon learnedshe would never get the lead … Her role was alwayssupportingwith a zestor a squeeze. She had accepted her career as :“the faintest essence”or “the tasteful garnish.” In the business ofbreakfast, lunch and dinnershe was alwaysthe slice of bitteron the dish. But thenshe learnedshe could be a star in changing … Continue reading Lemon bars + poetry
Nourishing poems
Sometimes we stop and look aroundin these high mountains climbed. We think of all we wereand how much we’ve changed. How we are no longer holding ourselvestightly coiledas fiddleheads, but knownowwe can unfurl : hearts open to the elements —acceptingwhat is nourishing. We carry and admire thoseglistening raindrops : each cherished memoryand lesson learned. Wishing … Continue reading Nourishing poems
Responsibility
World Oceans Day 2020 I unravel my apology in her waves and I ask what I can do. The moon pulls at the hem of her blue dress and her hands slip away from mine. She leaveswhat she can no longer carryon the sand : The starving sea turtlewho ate too manyplastic jellyfish. The poisoned … Continue reading Responsibility
I sang
I sang to the wind,it whistled right passed me. I sang to the rain,its rhythm stayed steady. I sang to the sea, its waves carried on. I sang to the birds, they remained in their song. I sang to the earth, “Oh, why aren’t you listening?” Then I paid attention : The earth sang to … Continue reading I sang
The Pageant
Maui held a beauty pageant for the plants on the island’s stage ... First up was the talent portion ... The Palm Tree did the hula, the Hibiscus danced ballet, but it was the Trumpet Vine who wooed the crowed with her jazzy serenade. Next up was the evening wear... The gowns were rich in … Continue reading The Pageant
A moment in the sunrise
I try to never miss a sunrise to paint my intentions within a landscape completely indifferent to me. I can seamlessly slip through the spiderwebbed crackson my little patio and into the sunlit glow of a sacred space, exhaling my prayers and wildflower hopes to breathe in peace made with the day’s groundlessness; understandingthe unknowingsand … Continue reading A moment in the sunrise
