A Child’s Funeral

Nothing is sadder
Than a child’s funeral
Winter’s emptiness


It’s been several months since we buried my friend’s son. It was a wretched, painful day. I never want to feel that way again. Sadly, the odds are against me.

The Flicker 

Awoke this morning
By the distinctive rattle
Destructive beauty


Woke to the rattle of a woodpecker on my roof. It took several tosses of fir cones, but he was convinced to move along. 


Smoke on this Evening Breeze


Hot summer’s evening
The scent of smoke alarming
Nothing to fear, right?

A Haiku About Self-Confidence

For many people
Confidence is so fragile
Damaging our hope
I hope your Wednesday brings you joy, and realization of your uniquely wonderful gifts. 

Heart of Stone

Her heart of stone
Sedimentary rock
Made of pressure
Upon layers of
Heartache and
Pain 

The Nature Of Things 

The flowers blooming
Comes abruptly, then it fades
The nature of things

Came across this rose while walking this afternoon. I hadn’t noticed it before, and the petals will be on the ground shortly. 

Summer’s Sunlight 

Summer’s flowers bloom
This season of bursting life
The sun’s energy