Traveling down
highways, byways,
causeways and boulevards.

I find in reality,
this place,
my mind is a
never-ending maze.

Of spinning wheels
of little boxes,
compartments all.
Stacked quite high.

Well above my eyes,
I look up and see
the flashing light,
reflected off
the cold dark wings.

I envision them to save
some time,
the monkey flight,
on Dorothy's night.

I pay them no mind
like they are bats
after fleas.
To clear the air.

They can be such pest.
Interrupting,
some beautiful thoughts.
As they think of their real intent.

It's time to get in
their face
and make something
quite clear.

When they came here,
it was not my choice,
but I gave in
at first in fear.

Time was short
and I observed
their fate if
I refuse to care.

So in the end,
I give them their due
in a limited space.
And share that space.

As I chase these words.
But if they get in the way
no matter the condition I'm in.
Just kick'im aside.

Cause they only thrive on fear!

As young men oft' do,
with thoughts of
places far away and love.

Places seen,
viewed from another
camera eye.....
Sometimes, still;
yet, often moving,
the image of
a beach bums life.

Many years
have passed
thinking back
to dreams of life,
the wishes of youth.

Turning my head to rest.
Finding it all,
in Island Girl
of my dreams.....

laying next to me.

Alone on the path of life within my mind,
asking if the road I chose
was correct in my life,
leading me to the happiness everyone desires.

Questions must be asked about my life,
expectations of the future
of this journey guided by,
I still know not what.

Venturing forward, inventory taken of my heart,
my soul, along with my goals.
My view brought a smile to my heart
with my soul full of love.

Now I can rest holding my love close,
a simple life with goals met,
at peace with the world,
so my mind can take some rest.

Time to start
my day like every day.
I find a set plan
to guide me on my way.

Coffee comes first
to open my eyes,
then onto my computer
to view daily surprises.

As I open up
Hello Poetry to look for words
that will brighten my day
and open my mine.

Thank you all
for opening
my mind,
and brightening my day.

When I hear your voice
my heart skips a bit.

When I see your eyes
my breath is lost.

When I feel you near
my pulse quickens.

When I hold you close
my soul feels embraced.

When you are gone
my heart is empty.

When you are not seen
I gasp for air.

When you are far away
my pulse is weak.

When I cannot hold you
my soul is empty.

I LOVE YOU!!

Abuse around the world
Gun fire around the world
Bombs around the world

Mutilated bodies around the world
Wounded around the world
Death around the world.

Sadness around the world.

The day bright with sun light
as I think of her dark eyes,
******* the other side of the world.

her ruby lips of red
hair like dark silk,
skin of alabaster.

wanting this day
to be close to her
and hold her near.

My Island Girl Dream.

This is not a political message and yet I have approved it.

I was back reading all the humor in the news, you know politics. I was just wondering how many people suddenly reflected on someone that they personally avoided because of their radical thoughts, then suddenly they see them agreeing. Is this a bonding moment or do we rethink what we think is the correct position on the issue?


I will revisit this in a few days and see if after some sleep and rest, if the landscape improves in any direction. Beginning to feel like when I lived in Alaska but for a different reason.


There I needed a break from isolation and cold, well I guess it is closer to the same, than I thought. Peace be with you all as I return to the planet from which I came.

Finding ourselves suffering in pain of a lost love,
consider it a life experience, that will help you grow.
For even when you find what you think you are searching for in love,
you will still be searching for the next experience.
No love will solve your problems in life completely.
There is forever, a horizon in life.

Running into the night,
searching for the light,
that will bring me
out of the dark,
into the light of day.

Escaping the demons
lurking quite near.
Watching my moves,
thoughts then deeds.
Keeping watch in the dark

Moving left then right
running through the night,
searching to escape.
As the little *******
get in my face.

As they get closer
in an attempt
to take my light,
I close the door on this night,
so I am sure I stay within the light.

All night long
I lay by your side,
happiness floods
my soul and heart.

I never want you to
leave my side,
you've brought
happiness to my life.

Never leave my side
be my one and only,
from this time forward,
for all time.......

Be the love
I have always
searched for,
all my life.

You are the one
that makes my heart
skip many beats as
my heart beats for you.

as final light fades
life is viewed as it has passed
no lies or regrets

final curtain call
closing out past and future
moments that are not

ones you left behind
cleaning the mess you left can
only shake their heads

Happiness' and warm feelings
Always found
As old friends are found
That walked  the same ground
In life as you.

It's been many years
But still hold fond memories
Of Old Friends
That walked the same ground
In life as you

We were young and naive
Learning about life
With friends
That walked the same ground
In life as you

We have lost our youth
Thinking of  memories of past times
We think of those Friends
That walked the same ground
In life as you

my bag sits waiting

ready to leave for a place

that has beaconed me

in nightly dreams of sun,sand,

water, with peacefulness

that's beyond my wildest thoughts

Heard the news today, not much new,
but when they give the body count each day.

I feel there is just a bit more sadness in the world.
Tomorrows another day our humanity will suffer even more.

The darkness that appears as a
dungeon in my mind,
It’s really just the hallways,
where the demons freely roam.

Looking to disturb a perfectly good day.
But as is always the case,
They must play alone,
Since they bore me with their dark world.

A night of sleep
is short, but not abnormal,
as my mind starts to race,
with a body still seeking sleep.

Darkness is around
as the walls,
the ceiling and all,
their nothingness not inviting.

In one more effort
to find the comfort
and peace that I seek,
for a few more minutes of sleep.

Then in the bed,
just heat of her body,
brings some peace.
Then a touch with my hand.

Knowing she's near,
tranquility descends
on my mind
as I find peace, I find sleep.

I had been in Nome for two days and would be flying out tomorrow morning. The days warmed to -35 degrees, but at night it dropped to -50 degrees. That was before the wind that blew off the frozen ocean ice.

The hotel which was the best in town and about the only hotel in town was the Nugget Inn. You might call it rustic, but that would be a rather nice way of indicating it is not a 5-star hotel. As you might guess activities in this town on the Bering Sea were hard to come by, but like much of Alaska, there is always a watering hole nearby. That's where the action happens every night.

Dinner was done and it was still early so I decided to head down to the Board of Trade Saloon. It's only a couple of blocks from the hotel, but at these temperatures, it might as well have been 5 miles. I stepped in the door and surveyed the crowd for the best seat in the house or maybe the only seat. I am now off the cold streets of Nome with a bottle of Jack Daniels and now maybe some warm company

As I looked across the crowded bar I spotted a young native girl looking for some a place to sit and hopefully a little warmth. Maybe someone to share a drink. I stepped in her path as she passed through the bar, saying excuse me, I'm sorry, let me make it up to you and offer a drink if you have the time. A smile slipped across her lips as she lowered her head and eyes, “I think I have time”.

We found a table near the back with windows half iced over from the cold outside. Lights shining out on the frozen ocean. Ice ridges gave an eerie view. We removed our heavy coats. I was pleasantly surprised to find hidden under layers of protection from the cold, a dark haired goddess with strong features like cut with sharp ice. Soft and smooth dark silken skin with eyes black as night,....with long silken hair.

As we talked and got to know each other I found she was in town from St. Lawrence Island in the Bering Sea. The island sits between the United States and Russia. As we drank our friendship bloomed, soon we were kissing and getting to be better friends.

Before we had lost or senses and before we killed the bottle, we decided to keep each other warm for the night. I suggested we go back to my hotel. We found pleasure together in the warmth that night, not just from the Jack. Even being my cold island girl, I found her very warm.

We seem to keep looking for something better in life. More money, a bigger house or a nicer car. Looking at the happiness in my life, I can have no regrets or the happiness I feel may not have been achieved. Take time to reflect on what you have. Do you really need more? When you leave this earthly place, you're taking nothing of physical substance with you. You leave as you came in, with nothing. So maybe you do have all you really need to live the rest of your life? Peace be with you this day.

We have closed out April and welcomed May.

The rain did not come
The sun blazed on

Early summer heat
Conserve water

Hopes of saving our planet.
Conserve and stay cool

Work together
Life goes on

Go out and enjoy

Since this heat water no more

Do you see the beauty around you
as you wander through your day?
Maybe it's time to stop,
view the beauty,
that is set before you.

Before you plunge into the media driven
world of your day, stop!
You have time to view
the beauty of the day,
see the world, as it really is each day.

We seem to keep looking for something better in life. More money, a bigger house or a nicer car. Looking at the happiness in my life, I can have no regrets or the happiness I feel may not have been achieved. Take time to reflect on what you have. Do you really need more? When you leave this earthly place, you're taking nothing of physical substance with you. You leave as you came in, with nothing. So maybe you do have all you really need to live the rest of your life? Peace be with you this day.

Drifting into the nothingness
that I allow my mind to wander to
or at least that is the story
I want to be told if I slip between the folds.

Expectations are small,
a small piece of happiness
for all, with a special place with my love.
Which makes life real.

Ups and downs go by in life,
but if you have a constant
undying love,
only the bright sunshine of day will shine through.

Showing you the lighted way!

Time to celebrate around the world,
called by many names
from many lands.

A time of gathering,
family yearly, time to caught up,
learning of missed moments of the year.

Looking back with thoughts,
moments and great cheer,
how we gathered around the tree opening gifts.

Coming to this time of year, memories bringing tears.

Thoughts grow strong,
wishing to relive some of that happy life.
But, there is no tree, there are no lights
or friends or family to share the days and nights.

Sitting all alone
on this night as the world celebrates
together in joy and happiness.

As I sit looking out at the world,
Wishing to be with friends and family.
Tears run down my cheek, I'm not at peace.
Loneliness my only friend.

Check on your neighbors who may be alone, you can cause a smile with just a little heart.