The sun does not ask permission to rise every morning. The moon does not worry how brightly it glows in the night sky. Birds sing regardless of who hears them. The tide comes and goes wherever and whenever it pleases. Remember these things and live your best life. Shine your light, sing your song and … Continue reading Shine
poetry
The Forest
It's never too late To begin again, In a safe, pure space Far from fear. Chop away the stale and sickly pieces. Plow the fertile earth. Make it yours again, As it always was. Nothing can be in its place While so many others Are out of theirs. Let loose the loose ends. Toss aside … Continue reading The Forest
This Woman
This Woman I am every woman. I was born free. Free to live my best life. Free to share my gifts. Free to shine my light. Free to find my center. Free to wander. Free to stay. Free to be in limbo. Free to find my path. Free to be smart. Free to be silly. … Continue reading This Woman
Protection
You see those birds over there, All in a row on the wire? They're all fast asleep, With the exception of the two on either end. They're only sleeping with half their brains, Keeping one eye open, To safeguard the others from predators. If you look carefully you'll notice, One of them is facing the … Continue reading Protection
Yucca Valley
I dip in, Enveloped in soothing serenity. A six foot round galvanized tub, My tiny oasis in a vast desert. Not a soul for miles. It’s refreshing, and so is the water. Dirt and sand and rock, Dry and hot and spectacular. How does anything survive here, Let alone thrive? The most unfavorable conditions, Yet … Continue reading Yucca Valley
