Double rainbows
before a rain
Cloud cover all day
rain descending in buckets
no thunder of such
no lightning
just a good summer rain.

Looking up, gazing into his eyes, watching his expression, wondering what he is thinking, pondering his feelings, watching him slip away,

Tired he reaches for her. She reaches back, secure in his arms, secure once again,  Protective, strengthened. No ***, I am not going anywhere, now , close your lap top and listen.

Monicles, broken eye glasses
held together by some beads
resting on the bridge of my nose,
A very unlikely pose,
for an unlikely rose.

Orange and pinks fill the morning sky,
scattered through gray clouds
Smoky clouds like the mountains
scattered through tennessee
business  and street signs
come into view,
reminding us where we are in life
Hunger pains  and hopelessness rule
the homeless
Hopelessness in humanity
Til someone reaches out with a smile
a cookie or two, a soda
Rally's fries and an apple pie
renew your faith in the kindness of others,
An older woman reaching out
with the gift of two hamburgers,
and her testimony of  the Lord.
I then am reminded of my Samantha
that I have not seen since our car broke down
over four monthes ago.
I place one of those burgers in a bag with the pie,
I fill an empty juice bottle with Dr. Pepper
and place them on a light pole,
so that someone else may eat.
When was the last time you thought of someone else
in your hunger or in your loss.
And did something about it, even something so small as a kind word or an act of kindness.

The shadow on the wall
reflect the aspen grove
outside my window,
leaves shimmering
shadows flickering
peace reflecting
on the wall.
byBeryl (Val Linske) Pemberly