A Heartbeat

Tendrils
of smoke
create a moment
of needed peace
as scents
of cedar smoke
swirl in the air
and breathing in
brings to mind
forest walks
beneath
cedar boughs.

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The Fade

Fading green
new bruises show
life drains out
to leave me low.
The drop
it flirts with
every breath
leaves me feeling
trampled,
soul crumpled…
joy’s death.

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Helping Out

The little snot
she likes to play
she hangs out with me
every day
even when
I try to work
she’s right there
to help
to meddle
or lurk.

My little mischief maker.

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The Little Things

Everybody misses
the tiny details
when moving
too quickly
from day to day.
Sometimes
you need to stop
and lean in
and really see
those things
around you
that normally
fly by unseen.

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Is This For Me?

How did I get
so very lucky
to find
this treasure
that’s just for me?
With each day
that passes
it becomes
that much more
precious,
as each day
my love grows.

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My Skin Blooms

Pink petals
like sensitive flesh
delicate
and sweet.
Bristled whiskers
graze
and
create a blush
of color
making everything
that much more
tender.

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