I am in the murky waters of life
The water is cold to the touch
Up to my knees
Hard to walk

The bottom feels like sand with dirt mixed in
I can see into the bottom
Small fish swim around my legs
They gently tickle me
Reminding me that they are there
and so am I

Together. Alive
We start to move in the same direction
I am no longer alone
I am with them

Together we find clearer water
It takes some time but we do
As the water clears it becomes warmer

As we continue to walk the bottom becomes white sand
Soft to the touch
The color of the water changes
It becomes a light blue

The fish swim away leaving me at a new place and path
With open, warm waters no longer murky

Hot burning days
Green palm trees trying to keep their green
Bright blue skies with no hint of white clouds
Steaming sidewalks

The signs of summer

Warm sultry breezes at night
Blow across my face
Gently seducing me
Black velvet night skies
Decorated with sparkling diamond stars

The signs of summer

Flowers and plants craving water
Reaching towards the light
Wind chimes churning in the breeze
Animals searching for a slice of shade

The signs of summer

Women dressed in light flowing dresses
Bright colors and patterns
Making them look like butterflies when they move

The signs of summer

Men wearing straw hats
Sunglasses
Light shirts
Linen pants with sandals

The signs of summer

Cool breezes coming late into the night offering a soothing touch to the sleeping

The signs of summer
It’s on its way

The sun is out
The sky is a bright blue
Barely a cloud in the sky


There is a slight breeze in the air
The air is crisp and clear
It’s fresh to breathe

Wind chimes are lightly ringing in the background playing their tune

As another day starts

After feeling pulled underwater for several months

I can breathe

After feeling uncomfortable

I can breathe

My shackles have been released

I can breathe

My troubles have passed

I can breathe

Like a whale swimming to the surface for air

Once again I can breathe
I am free

In the black velvet darkness when you feel alone light a candle

Watch the flicker of the flame

In the shadow of the light you will see me

I am with you always

It was a cool gray day
No hint of sun
The sky had a heaviness to it
It had rained the night before
The cool air seeped into ones bones leaving a dull ache

People were sitting in the café having their breakfast
Many seats were empty
The atmosphere was muted

It made one long for the freshness of spring

After decades of nothingness
Did you ever expect to see me dancing outside your door?

Miracles can happen