snow slowly melts
falls this time faster
then ever did before

                    life is always fleeting
                    counted days decreasing

take time to sip
from her swollen rivers
now in springtime flow

         along tides now rushing past
         enrich your soul in her bounty

life's quiet moments
the ones between your sips
those worth cherishing

can come in rushing tides
when you least expect such peace
on the currents of melting snow

hard knocker
ocean floor bully
mantis shrimp

falling skies
chicken little screams
sheep stampede

seagulls gruesome flock
young tortoises race to light
life's poetic mess

my personal flame
flickering heated passion
burning me within

stare into yourself
beyond those familiar lines
into the hidden

It takes me longer
slowly working to your goal
age does have it's perks

kindly Kimberly
stay wrapped in my loving arms
for eternity

time never stopping
only thing that ever will
old body aching

misunderstanding
stinging words twisted around
baby, i'm sorry

pulling riptide
calm above deceiving
turbulence below

why say goodbye
ask yourself
they rarely are

forest walking time
rain drops keeping natures beat
crash leafy cymbals