even senior citizens cry

even senior citizens cry
not just because they
are afraid to die.
they cry because they
want to live,
love and be loved
find ways to forgive.
find a path forward
to inner and outer  health

seniors struggle, too
with sense of
self.

try

We try to find the bluest sky. Sometimes we can, sometimes we cry.

so near and

The kingdom of peace is but a heartbeat away

our blessings counted

as tensions mounted
our blessing counted
it is not what we lost
or how much the cost
if is what we found
when we looked around.

holidays can be quite trying and arduous, but they don't have to be. try not to dwell on that which cannot be altered or brought back. focus instead on that which can be created, enhanced or simply appreciated.

learning

learning enlightenment is time well spent.
kindness grows where the heart is sent.

when i need the sun

when i need the sun
when it is dark inside
the sadness comes
no place to hide
i look to what
our earth has given
and by those gifts
and beauty,
healing is driven.

beauty there is

beauty there is in the
inexplicable
aesthetically
inextricable.