I am a person
No more no less
I am alive
I have feelings
I have needs
I am no different than another
I need love
I need care, a home and sustenance
I want to walk free
To be able to live my life without pain or hurt
At times I am alone
Other times I am not
I am no different than another
I am human

It was late fall
Almost time for the holidays
The heart of the city was full
People running to and fro
Taking care of business
The air was cool
Crisp to the feel
The sky painted a light gray
Could mean snow
The piano bar was full
In a well known hotel in midtown
The Hilton
People sitting, waiting and relaxing
The music was familiar jazz
Pleasant to the ear
Slowly one by one snowflakes
Started falling
They were beautiful like lace
Some on the street stopped
To watch the snow transfixed
On the beauty of nature
Eventually the pace picked up
Leaving a beautiful white blanket
Along the sidewalks and streets
For just a moment the city slowed
To admire the handiwork
Of Mother Nature
Once again

Dark blue velvet accented by soft white lights giving off a magical glow
A winding river decorated with pearls
Ducks fishing for their dinner
Light breezes brushing against my face
Quiet all around
It looks like something out of a movie
Too perfect to be real
Magic places are special
They light up the world

The darkness and stillness of the night are comforting
They can be hypnotic
Drawing one towards sleep
As the city noises stop

The feeling of the coolness of the air as the temperature drops
Feels wonderful
After the heat of the day

The sky turns black velvet with a hint of starlight or perhaps a sliver of moon

The warmth  of the bed draws you in
Covered with sheets and blankets wrapped for the night

As you lie there listening to the quiet your body craves sleep as your eyes begin to close

Dreamland awaits

Show a Little Kindness
Just a little kindness
Goes a long way
It can lighten someone’s day
Soothe the pain
Brighten up the day
Turn a frown into a smile
Replace darkness with light
Inspire
Bring about creativity
It’s one of the best gifts
One can give
A little kindness
Goes a long way
Have you given today??

Beat the Drum

Get your groove
Find a rhythm
Beat it loudly
With energy
Let the sound carry
Far and wide
Beat it
For the ill
For the hurt and forgotten
For the dying
For the suffering
For all the lost souls

Beat the drum

For the living
As loud as you can
March down the street
Proudly
Let others hear you
Let them join you
Come together as one
We are only human

Beat the drum

For the world
For all of us

The street is washed in a morning hush,
Tiles whisper stories under rush.
A woman walks in flowery grace,
her dress flowing behind her
A building in the background keeps watch
Over all that’s there
Like a silent protector

Between the stone and sky’s soft blue,
The city breathes in something true.
Modern windows, ancient light—
the city begins the day just right.
It’s morning.