The Lost
White clouds
whisper
of things forgotten
somehow
memories
are tossed
to the wind
like
flower petals
falling
to land
in mud puddles
discarded
surely
by mistake
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Gideon’s Challenge
The Lost
I long for vibrancy
inhaled
through breath
to fill the lungs
and soak
through the soul
like oxygen
dispersed
through the blood
but clouds of gray
cover the sky
and the
water’s surface
can’t shimmer
and neither can
my unshed tears
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The Stories We Share
Echoes of history
from a long ago past
trickle down
through
shared memories
and keep
what would otherwise
be lost
alive and well
in the minds
of those that
cherish
how we got to
here and now
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Heart and Home
Like evergreens and fallen leaves
Like moss and tangled briars
Like lichen’s cling to Craig’s bark
And pine cones in the fire
Like the stinging scent of cedar
And pine needles underfoot
Nurse logs wet and rotting
Giving life to brand new roots
Like morels in the shadows
Like snowberries on the bush
Like decay in the detritus
And tree roots among mud’s squish
You are my beloved home
And I need you just as much
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The Angel’s Words
My wings don’t spread
wide enough to fly
without you
here
to make them lighter
to carry.
You provide the lift
I need
the air I breathe
and each moment
without you
is a bit heavier
than the one before it.
Yours.
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The Heart’s Anchor
In the clouds
resides
a reminder
of just how
small
we all are
and how
your love
provides comfort
and stability
in a universe
filled
with uncertainty.
I love you.
Twisting the Leaf 