Last night I dreamt that I floated above the clouds, above the earth and my heart

What inspires me... Hummingbirds buzzing as they land, on nearby flowers. Their amazing wings

The hummingbirds are buzzing As well as the bees. The Orioles land gingerly On top of the feeder. Cautiously they move down

What is the happiest moment of the… When I make someone laugh When I am of use for the good When I show kindness When I hold a hand

Just a small part of me wants strife to go away, to return to a kinder time. Am I just losing courage? Life is draining me,

I do believe, to give to others lends meaning to our lives. To be there

This evening the blank, white page is open. My nerves are on edge, while a storm forms on the horizon.

The buck in the garden Chewing up hard earned Labor, His antlers raise, His ears perk up, as

When I first heard “The Blackbird,” In the middle Of night, I was just thirteen.

Oh billionaires! How you have lost your soul, lost the goal and kneel down

Red, yellow and orange leaves Fall quickly now And create a tapestry of color That fill my mind With joy.

The many places I have been And countless faces I have seen, The many tales to be told, Into the universe, they unfold. It’s all a passing show,

One year since I traveled to paradise. One year since I laughed and danced with friends. One year since I watched

Photos are all I have At times, Of smiling familiar faces, My family spread out. I would travel often

When I sit And watch The in and out Of breath, Thoughts no longer