when
the final breath
is given
the sea will
gently hold it
when
the last heartbeat
has sounded
the silence will
carefully keep it
when
the ember of the body
dissolves
the mountains will
sigh and remember
May 22
May 22, 2026 at 7:42 PM UTC
the cloaks
and folds
of clouds
passed
across the full face
of the moon
and mottled the forests
and fields
with shadows
with their flamed coats
and curiosity
what did the foxes think?
deeper
in the darkness
did the restless bears
take notice?
and what
of the silent deer?
did they pause
in their wanderings
and look up?
May 20
May 20, 2026 at 9:39 PM UTC
they shuffled
above me
agitated
by my moving
of logs
and sticks
calling out
in long notes
of displeasure
they finally grew
so troubled
that one
dropped a stone
from its black beak
and hit me right
in the middle
of my back
what is your current
place in life?
are you challenged?
provoked?
inspired?
when was the last time
that you were the moon
that shines
through the silent forest?
May 10
May 10, 2026 at 7:43 PM UTC
last night
the first
hard rain
of spring
fell
this morning
the rivers
roiled
with rain swell
churned
with snow melt
and mud
in the distance
there is still
snow
in the high mountains
there is still
an edge
of winter
do you doubt
this world?
question
your place
in the unfolding
of things?
such moments
are allowed
even encouraged
however
do not forget
to trust
the yellow hints
of possibility
pushing
through the matted leaves
remember
your ocean voice
and the notes
that will collect you
Apr 22
Apr 22, 2026 at 8:08 PM UTC
as an offering
he poured sake
onto the trunks
of the two trees
in the perfect blue sky
two black-eared kites circled
above us
at first
they came in
quite closely
but then they
climbed away
higher
and higher
it took all day
to cut
down the trees
one was already dead
and pockmarked
by woodpeckers
both were perched
over the incline
of our small backyard
and both
should a heavy wind
be willing
were well
within reach
of the house
that rests
just below ours
twice
the kites returned
once calling out
it is early spring
and i wondered
what they thought
of us
with our industry
of ropes
and ladders
and chainsaws
invite
the moon
to fill your house
invite
warmth
to touch your face
invite
mystery
to topple everything
Mar 26
Mar 26, 2026 at 2:57 AM UTC
the young deer
made its way
through the shadows
and the deep snow
it moved slowly
and deliberately
picking its way
across the steep incline
of the mountain
with night descending
it had not progressed
very far
it did not call out
or quicken its pace
it seemed content
that this was where
it would settle
and wait out the night
to remain
in the silence
until morning
edged open
first br eat h
first b eat
final b eat
final br eat h
Mar 18
Mar 18, 2026 at 7:57 PM UTC
whilst toiling uphill
sisyphus took a spill
and with a mighty groan
he let go of his stone
he watched it roll down
through the very center of town
yet despite all the trouble
and the piles of rubble
the very worst part
was when
he had to start
all over again
Mar 3
Mar 3, 2026 at 10:44 PM UTC
let
the new snow
rest
in the trees
let
the new light
peel
over the mountains
step away
from what is slow
and tangled
from what is withered
and familiar
home
is a feral moon
stretching long shadows
home
is a constellation
of tiny things
brilliant
and vulnerable
home
is reason enough
to linger
in this life
just a little bit longer
Feb 20
Feb 20, 2026 at 8:28 PM UTC
each winter
we wend
the wild
with edits
of snow
and ice
the wind
washes
the rough edges
of drifts
smooth
we watch
the crows
blade black
through raw skies
when
it comes time
to exchange
body
for earth
breath
for stillness
heartbeat
for silence
when
it comes time
let us rejoice
let us recess
let us reflect
let us return
Feb 16
Feb 16, 2026 at 1:27 AM UTC
the peanuts were placed
in the crooks
of the tree
the nuts were there
for the squirrel
quicksilver
and leaping
through the wintery trees
in our backyard
the next morning
the peanuts were gone
and the snow was marked
with the tracks
of crows
i looked up
and saw a crow
sitting there
tilting its head
and keeping
a keen black eye
on my movements
and where i was
placing the remaining peanuts
later that morning
the peanuts
and the crow
were gone
there
in the dark corner
a new pavilion
of light
soft
through the shadows
embering higher
and brighter
into the day
speak
and find out
what you want
to say
Feb 7
Feb 7, 2026 at 4:06 AM UTC