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Squirrel Dance
It was a normal morning, in most ways except the sun was shining on the red leavesWho would not want to miss the wonderful hues of this moment?Filling me with gratitudefor the gift of my vision and the scene Scampering around every fence and treewere the squirrelschasing each other in a dance, it seemedThe prestissimo…
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Respite
the longing is impossible to ignore We must go to that wonderful place-place of poetry, inspired music and artfor it fills the voidof everyday life We are thirsty for something beyond this realm Don’t ignore your soul’s longing for beautyamidst the chaos stop, take the time to renew your empty wellfill yourself with power and…
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Grief
A song, a butterfly, leaves falling, moon risingEach of these bring sweet feelings of peace They also can bring memories of a time when I was well Before the brain injury, I was a musician– performing, singing, conducting, playing joyouslyIt stole away the sharing of this Stole my joy of listening to the beautiful concerts…
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Travelers
We traveled trillions of miles to come hereMaybe we experienced a bit of fear We journey through the womb to a bright placeThe familiar voice reveals a beautiful face Innocent, helpless, needing protectionFeeling love, abundant affection Learning, tasting, ever growingMountains, valleys, rivers flowing Climbing steep, dangerous roadsJagged cliffs, heavy loads Traveling to awe-inspiring placesSeeing many…
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Dreams of my heart
Traveled to my hometown, filled with a myriad of emotionsFound my parent’s graves, their names were there —–But they weren’t there The town was too crowded now Too many buildings, too little citrus groves like before The hard Texas freeze and new ways had destroyed themIt was sad, those orange trees had filled the air…
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The Speed of Life
As the brutal summer goes on and on, a memory came from last winter, saying, “it won’t be long before it’s scorching hot again”. The reality of the swiftness of the passing from one season to another posed a deeper thought into my mind. Not only are the seasons flying by, but our time on…
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Peace
The crystal morning appears I don’t feel any fears My spirit explodes with desire All the good and true burns like fire All the beautiful music from all time Flows through my cells, becoming mine Sublime images transport my view Renewing what is old, into new Words of wisdom suddenly appear Now realizing, they were…
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The Journey
A humble and perceptive friend A kind and loving letter did send They didn’t know it would last And certainly not stay in the past Their kind words were like rain Washing away the deepest pain. An erudite teacher Showed an important feature Of the powerful leader and their effect upon us, the reader The…
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The Elusive Muse
There’s no poetic muse moving today Just trying to keep the demons at bay It’s no good to seek for it now Or to ask, “Please show me how?” Sometimes the river doesn’t flow No little boat wants to row Looking down, feet trapped in the mud Stagnation turns into a flood Off in the…
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The Sum
I’m trying to rhyme Sometimes it’s quite a climb I’m hoping and dreaming Maybe even scheming For a way to get well In every single cell As the clock ticks away I’m so grateful you stay You are the love of my life and calm every strife My blessings overflow You and I surely know!…
Treasures Along the Way 