Emotions

Always shifting
moving
and sometimes
churning
they never seem
to find stillness
and quiet
even during
meditation
until I realize
the key is
to watch quietly
without
participating
in the chaos

Sadly, that isn’t always possible.

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Glass Ceilings

A moment
to pause
and look up
as surprising heat
radiates down
from above
not from
shining sun
but by
greenhouse glass
high above
on an overcast day
kissing the skin
with warmth

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Grumpy Gus

Pouty
grumpy
full of sass
I really just wanna
kick some ass
and stomp my foot
and then sit down
and scowl
and sulk
with an unhappy frown
until I’m able to
finally calm down

maybe I need a nap?

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Morning Walk

Wet boots
and dripping hair
as the chill
tries to
sneak in
and cause
shivers
to rise
but the furnace
is running
and hands
are warm
as barnacles
crunch
underfoot

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The Pause

A moment
of fear
as startled
eyes widen
and muscles
tense
and the body
freezes
heart stopping
for a beat
before giving
a sudden
hard
THUMP
to begin again

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Setting Sail

Dressed
and ready
and in the boat
keys in hand
and meds
on board
but reluctant
I sit
not wanting
to go
can’t we just
stay home
and wait for
the snow?

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