The Balcony

Bright and colorful
sunshine tones
joined with bits
of midnight calm
summer’s heat
and a gentle breeze
the flutter of petals
the whisper of trees
cheerful faces
look up and smile
and invite us to
settle and sit
for a while

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The Journey

Winding roads
on a steep slope
as evergreens
tower
standing sentinal
over travelers
passing by

Slow growth
in the fast lane
Watch out
for falling rocks

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Rain… Maybe

Clear skies
eaten up
bit by bit
by fluff
that comes in
one tuft
at a time
and gathers
like seafoam
in the sky

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Togetherness

Twilight hours
bring quiet moments
and peaceful sits
at the shore
where reeds and weeds
sway in the breeze
and water laps
against stones
when chill creeps in
with a blaze of pink
slide your arm
around me tight
Hold me close
and soft kisses are sure
to lead me through
the night

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Loud and Proud

Your heart lives
on your sleeve
like delicate leaves
opened wide
and flourishing
at the end of a
delicate stem
for all to see
as you do not hide
but shout loudly
for everyone to hear
with your eyes
only for me…

I love you

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Shelter and Shade

Not my favorite
by any means
not a cloud in the sky
a little shade
under green leaves
gives shelter from the sun
another day
too bright, too warm
but beautiful all the same
a few more days
to give relief
I can’t wait for it to rain

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