Peace of Moss
A bed of moss
spongy and soft
cushioning bare skin
in the forest
I’m lost
bare as a babe
I face the sky
with twigs in my hair
and sun in my eyes
while dappled shade
paints my skin
and my roots
dig deep
and the earth
welcomes me in
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
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
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
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
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
Twisting the Leaf 