F Former career librarian with over 25 years in libraries and media. Previously served as chief of staff to a former NFL player. Poet and writer. Lives with husband and cat in Marrakesh. 109 followers / 69.1k words
Butterflies, tulips, robins and daffodils Warm gentle breezes Leaves beginning to come out Flowering trees and bushes Greenery everywhere Cherry blossoms decorating the Tidal Basin Bright, hypnotic blue skies All signs that Spring has once again arrived
When we forget our roots we lose our humanity We are all one When we forget our roots we lose who we are We are all one When we forget those that helped us we lose our history We are all one When we don’t respect others we lose respect We are all one When we are cruel we diminish ourselves We are all one When we lift up one we lift up the world We are all one
As the the facade fades away like a coat being taken off for the night what lies underneath is a beating heart where the soul and spirit reside Take off your coat and lay it down for a rest Let me feast upon your heart for a while and feel pure bliss You bring peace and hope into my life You calm the stormy waters You are faith Believe
A red rose is perfect in every way The blue sky with hints of white clouds is stunning Oceans with their white capped waves are hypnotizing Beaches with silky sand cool to the touch Yet, right now humans are limited The outside world doesn’t offer much solace It’s like a poison beauty Tempting but possibly deadly
How I crave to leave the terrace and walk the streets To sit at a cafe or bakery for breakfast To go to the store and not fear what may happen It’s like a poison beauty Tempting but possibly deadly
The light breezes blowing across my face The blooming roses on the terrace The memories of normality Haunt me in my memories and dreams It’s like a poison beauty Tempting but possibly deadly
Oh how I long for this time to pass For the ability to come and go To be free of stress and worry To feel the stillness and peace again
It’s a war We can’t see the enemy It’s invisible It came with little warning We weren’t prepared
War
It’s a war It’s everywhere Hurting many We have to fight With everything we’ve got We have to be smart Smarter than we’ve ever been
War
It’s a war We have to work together Across the world To find ways to conquer the enemy Until then We must stay inside To protect ourselves and others
War
It’s a war They are usually won slowly It takes time We must be patient But in the end it will be over And at that time We can begin to rebuild But let’s not forget how we came together Anyway we could Online Singing from balconies Applauding the ones going off to fight Free online concerts New songs in the air Online classes and museum tours Generosity to those in need
The ocean waves are moving back and forth on a sunny day. The sky is a bright blue. The air is warm but not too hot. There is a slight breeze in the air. There is a tint of salt in the air like a sweet perfume but the smell is not too overwhelming. The water is a deep blue with hints of white as the waves roll in and out. As the sun hits the water, tiny diamonds appear and glisten against the light and the water.
The scene is perfect and you are there It is not a dream You are at peace