Responding to Anxiety

Cruel fears rising up
Rising up within the calm
Catching me off guard

Tranquility’s Value

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In this raging age
Few value tranquility
I still seek it’s grace

The Pursuit of Excellence: a #Haiku

This rainy darkness

The sun has not yet risen

Pursue excellence


There’s so much to accomplish early in the day. Before others are awake and the manic vigor rages forth. I love this time of day, when potential feels unlimited. When I’m bounded solely by my ambition.

What’s your favorite time of day?

Tonight’s Haiku: An Evening Walk

Walking near the shore

Sunlight gracefully setting

My mind is swirling

It’s been a rough couple of days. A few moments of peace were very welcome. Walking and writing poetry connect me to the greater grace of the universe. And I’m grateful.

I’m grateful for you, too, dear readers. The likes and comments make me feel like I add value to your lives with my shaped words. So, thank you for reading, liking and commenting! It lightens the heavier loads in my life.

A Monday Early Morning Haiku 

A street shines just outside my window. The quiet of this suburb, both home and alien. 

A Meditation On Compassion

Lacking compassion

Says so much more about you

Than any words can

Thoughts I do not want to think

My mind is racing

Thoughts I do not want to think

I’m deeply weary

A Thursday Morning Meditation

Each day has beauty 

If you’ll give energy to 

Go and seek it out