Trying to put my
Head to rest
Words bubbling inside
A volcano of sorts
Ready to burst
Leaving only ashes behind

Walking at a turtle's pace
Collecting my thoughts
Nature adorned in beauty
And telling sounds
Crackling.leaves beneath my feet resounding in prayer
An acorn falling
With a Great Amen
Animals in harmony
In such a melodious sight
Alleuiias abound throughout
With blessings
From above

Heard songs from the past
Songs of demonstrations
Marching hearts peaceful
Hearts
With a message of love
Of hope oneness
Ironically what was being
Strongly sung then
Still continues today
"Where have all
The flowers gone
When will we ever learn"

Insomnia has awakened me
From the depths of sleep
Trying to sink deep
Within my covers
Stirring me awake
Grasping in the dark
For my glasses
Knocking down.a pile
Of books
Trying to make sense
From darkened sky
And room
What thought was it
This time to invade
My precious sleep
Might as well grab
Paper and pen
A book or two
And welcome this
Covid Routine

Would I have said yes
To be the mother of God
.would I have hidden in
The shadow of the
Angel's wing
Or perhaps seek.the
Shelter of Joseph
Was there a donkey
Nearby to ride and
Visit Elizabeth
What would I have done
The answer is clear
I am here
Ready to do
The will of God
Just not be a mother
For Mary is
Full ofGrace
And her yes
Would change generations
To come

If Mary said no
To be the Mother of God
Would we still be here

Your birthday today
Is special for all of us
Mother of Jesus

Serenity lies in.the
.morning walk ahead
A fountain in morning song
Still soft enough to hear
The snapping branch
Just enough moisture
For dew kissed sneakers
Birds in trees near by
Bursting into song
Dogs barking at their gate
Perhaps saying hello
Early morn is the time
To walk
Leftover smells of coffee and bacon
Making you want.to.
Invite yourself in
The sun peeping overhead
Not generating its total
Capacity of warmth
A sense of being alone
Without any responsibility
Except to complete the walk
No one to answer to
But yourself
And its all okay.
This moment of yours
Where only you
Can rule

How peaceful it is
Looking at the purple clouds
A storm is brewing

I've been robbed
Words stolen from my
Aching heart
Erased from the passage
Of time
Can't get them back
They're gone forever
Without a clue
To catch the thief
Of a plotting mind

Penning words perhaps
Never meant to
Be written
Disappear when a phone call
Erases my thoughts
Perhaps they weren't meant
To be there
In the first place
But let me hang up
So I can try again
Oh words don't put
me on hold

Words can you
Come out and play
Wrestle with my mind
Clear my head
So I can toss a
Poem around
Or two
Don't hold back
Let me cross the
Finish line
Where my spirit will
Be set free

you broke me into
A million pieces
Perhaps you did me
A grave favor
Leaving me to pick up
The scattered pieces of
My life
All around lay remnants
Of my sordid past
What I hoped would
Never surface
Sadly appeared
Tears tried to clean
Up the sorry mess
To no avail
Perhaps it was a blessing
And I can begin anew

You can see all sides
Of me
But the bottom
Waiting to be revealed
To be set free
Must come at the right time
Feelings all around
And deep within
Just waiting to happen
Dare I make that move
Do I put.myself on
Display
Or stay buried
Deep within
Turn me all around
Seeing who I am
I hesitate to share parts
That belong only
To me

Words don't take a rest
Rushing through your mind
Wanting to let go
Feelings bursting with
Newfound energy
Waiting to be released
To the unsuspecting world
Captivating  charming
Saddened words
Wanting a place
To land
But first they must
Be birthed

Another virtual television
Sunday Mass
No priest choir more importantly
No  Holy Communion
Under the Species.of
Bread and Wine
Where is the offertory
The priest.offers Bread and Wine
Singing.and Prayers
I miss the quiet moments
Where God and I converse
This reminds me
Of childhood Mass
Where.ourAltar
A cardboard box was covered
With a sheet or towel
Grape juice and a piece
Of toast made circular
By my mom
One.brother was the priest
While two were servers
My sisters and I were
The congregation
Though both give offerings to God
There's  nothing like going
To the real celebration
Of Mass where we celebrate
Our Lord

night has come
day is done
Put all troubles
behind you
Close your eyes
dream your dreams
of places faraway
no more worries
Just relax
Let your body
be still
good night ladies
farewell gentlemen

nightfall waterfall
Beach ball water ball
Candy cane window pane
Criss cross applesauce
fee fi for fum
Laffy taffy
Silly dilly words
Thrown out to you
Before you're winkin blinkin
And nod
Hush lil baby
Go to sleep
Don't you make
Another peep
Sleep away with
Sandman dust
Pixire dust will
Wake you up

a new day.has arrived
the sun is going to shine
i Sing a song
to awaken my soul
put my dancing shoes on
keeping up with the
rhythm  of life
what a wonderful.gift
to join in the
harmony of life

look at the word poetry
Poet try
How often have I tried
Placing words from
Deep within to the butcher block
Where unwanted words
Are hacked off
And with the remainder
Try to make sense at
What lies before me
Sparing no parts
I sharpen my pencil
Hurriedly grab some paper
Before  my thoughts
Get caught up in the netherworld

I sink deep into
The valley of my soul
Ups and downs
I roughly travel
Do I have the
Right tools
To continue this journey
Or do I hide
Amidst my shaken humanity
Never to be set free

I look at your
Nail driven hands
And feet
Did they think you
Would escape
With whipped legs
And back
The crown You wore
Not of diamonds
But spikes
Driven into your head
Your face unrecognizable
From welts and spit
You hung with  love
So deep that
It lasts for eternity
Into your hands
I commend my Spirit
And may I do the same
With your dying
Love for me

I grabbed my pen
Ready for something
To come out
The ink is dry
So are my words
The paper *** tossed
Clumsily upon the others
Perhaps I should wait
For ink to flow
And paper to mark

Death expectedly at the door
One exit we can't escape
But are we ready to let go
Let go of ourselves
Let go of you
The smell of you
Lingers on tear dropped
Clothing like fresh morning dew
No fragrance pure nature
Just like you
But universal stains of
Ink soil dried blood stains
Old can't get out
The wash stains
Essence of memories
Lovingly left behind
I cradle your blouse
And sniff at days
Lovingly gone by
Then prayerfully lovingly
Blow out the candle nearby

Don't give me those
Sad puppy eyes
When you broke
My heart
Don't try to erase
My tears drip dripping
Down my face
Instead just quietly
Leave me behind

use to sit by a radiator
Early in the morn
Hours past that
I was unaware
Armed with my Bible
My notebook for poetry
Or thoughts that would occur
A peaceful time
Perhaps two or three
When souls are sleeping
And my heart is aching
For words to read and share
My radiator has since
Disappeared into new hands
Hope they find the magic
of warming your back
And cleansing your soul
I have

When will guns disappear
And violence forever stopped
Love a houseword term
Spread throughout the community
Hands to shake
Not to cuff
A walk down the street
Without fear of being robbed
Talk of laughter
Not of violence
Can't we just go
One day without
Harming anyone
In body or soul
When can we join hands
And truly connect

How peaceful outside
Gentle breezes whispering
Silently past me
There's a calm outside
As the chimes soothingly
Sing a lullabye to me
I'm attuned to their rhythmic
Repetition
As i slowly inhale  exhale
Two harks joyfully encircle
The blue cotton candied
Clouds sugar coated
In God's  grace
What a symphony
Of love I just
Engaged in
Now for the encore
A Great Amen

sometimes my mind is
racing with words
I have to hurry to
find paper and pen
I can't tarry
Once the moment
Is gone it's  gone
locked in the hidden
treasures of time

This morning I caught
Nature showing off
No holding back
Forest green grass
Still sparkling from
Morning dew
Geese honking hello
Snapping twigs across my path
The mist upon the water
The clouds of purple chiffon
Bright yellow flowers
Dancing in the breeze
What a sight to behold
If only we open our eyes
And feel with our heart

Early September
Look around and you will see
Changes all around

it never ceases to amaze me
What I will find on this site
Actually its fun to see what
Subject will be next
As Dr. Phil says what.were
You thinking
I cry laugh salute celebrate
All that is before me
And I thank all of you
From the bottom of my heart
Thanks for being so transparent
You've been given a gift
Please keep sharing

I don't mind waiting
Knowing I'll get what I need
With a helpful voice

Today I'm alive
I checked the paper
Pinched my skin
Said a Prayer
Or two
What I do today
Should be a
Thank you Lord
For one more day

How refreshing the smell
Of new rain
On the unsuspecting sidewalk
Where worms come
Out of hiding
Ready to shimmy
In the rain of Life
Birds fly high overhead
Children prepare to
Jump in newly formed puddles
Splashing with all their heart
Lift up your hands
Stick out your tongue
And catch a few drops
It won't last forever

The school bell had its
Last sound
No more announcements
Last bus walk
Blowing bubbles waving
Goodbyes
Another year ended
A new one has begun
But just not for me

i am here
You are there
Why are we apart

Sleep away sleep away
Will have plenty
Of time.for that
Go away go away
No time for that
What is there

While some are dreaming
Of words to write down
On paper sheet
Others are already
Writing down words
On paper sheet

How busy nature is
Bees busy buzzing
Birds flying high
Squirrels playing tag
Woodpeckers pecking
Ducks waddling
All is one
With the world

Oh how the spider
Laboriously builds a web
Fine silver threads
Shine in the golden sun
Perhaps drying from
The morning dew
Such a fragile design
Man can't  remake

In a noisy world
Hard to hear the quiet sounds
Nature's  unfolding

First day of virtual.
Wonder how it went
Everyone is in a class
Of their own
Teachers parents students
God give everyone a hug
For the coming year
As Tiny Tim put it
God bless us
One and all

No children today
No laughter learning
reading fun
At least not for me
Today is my
First day without
My babies
I miss them already
I just retired
Now I'll  have to learn
Something new
My students my friends
Work hard learn about
All life has to offer

And all you have to
Offer Life
You've been such a
Part of my journey
Stay loving safe and happy

Don't have a pocketful of money
But a *** of memories
No name brands or
Painted toes and shiny nails
Have a kleenex
For a tear
And a song in my heart
You gave me all
That money can't buy
I'm the richest woman
In the world
You shared your wealth
With me
You couldn't talk
But you smiled at me
No walking but
A wheelchair you rode to me
A trembling hand
A three o'clock  hug
All of this and heaven too
That's why I'm banking
Just on you

You disappeared from me
My pen ink paper
Worst yet my thoughts
Where did they go
Are they out wrapped
Around the moon
Is that what we see
At night
The lost words
Of poetic minds
Or blue cheese

The serenity of the park
Stirs gently in my soul
I walk around and ponder
The wonders of God
The  birds flying softly
Over my head
Cicadas singing on morning duty
Ripples on the sparkling lake
Gentle breezes kiss my cheek
I can't thank God enough
Nor praise Him enough
From my heart
Or even a poem
For loving me and dying
For me
But I'll  try

He wore his robe
When he was sick
He didn't have to
Tell us
He just put it on
Today ix the anniversary
Of his death
Tonight I will
Put it on
And take a magic
Carpet ride
I will.travel back in time
Where siblings bond together
Loving and yes maybe sometimes
Even fighting
He wasn't a fighting kind of guy
So not many
Playing hard with his brothers
Teasing his sisters
As he grew older.
Acting and writing
Were his song
When he no longer could drive
We went to Dr. Visits
On the bus
But we always had fun
So tonight
I will put your robe on

A.nd let you  wrap
me with your wings

Sing me a lullaby
To sleep
Of words to dream
Before I sleep
As waves from the ocean
Come crashing through
Let me hear sounds
With your words
A walk in the sand
Whats it feel  like between
Concrete trodden feet
How about farm animals
Loud sounds low sounds
Speaking back to you
People here people there
People people everywhere
Or none ar all
Maybe a desert
Even a hermitage
A cell a bungalow
Smells from the
Open market
Fishy smells greasey smells
Rosy smells soapy smells
Do you bike it
Or hike it
Surf it walk it
Fly it ride it
Oh sing to me
Let thr lyrics flow
Hard times happy times
Get up and go times
Mmm can taste the food
Spicy bland aromatic
Are you happy or you sad
Lonely or surrounded
How's your spirit
Free flowing prayerful
Greatful empty
Wheres it put  
A cathedral Church
Masque Temple
All within
Are you hot or cold
Morning  or night
I need some sleep
Dear Universe
Wrap me in your song

If I tied all my lost socks
Together
I could make a ladder
And climb to the moon
Or meet Jack and the beanstalk
Rapunzel  could let down
My golden socks
I could gather the people
On the block and we could
Play tug o war
Maybe even tether ball
If  I could find my other.sock
I could wear both my shoes
If I could find my
Other shoe