I Touched a Cloud Today

I touched a cloud this morning My arm stretched as if robotically extending out of the Earth’s atmosphere moving through different levels of ether atmospheres Realizing it was an exceptional day of clouds, I hastened to be outdoors Stumbling a lot, in view of the fact that most of my hike was adoring the clouds, … Continue reading →

Maybe a Dream Seriously

Its call beckoned me on a morning walk on the prairie Hysterically, noisily, yet not disturbing Wildly, frenetically, possibly in protection mode How many humans had it seen Though I meant it no harm It had no experience to know that Frustrated and looking straight ahead I ignored the killdeer bird What right did I … Continue reading →

Not in Charge

Amongst the ashen gray clouds A sliver of blue peaks through Smoky clouds overtake the sky Sharing a minute crack of blue sky Either way I’m not in charge I just enjoy the varied miracles Continue reading →

Usufruct

All eerily quiet as the prairie reacts to nature’s bold meteorological forces An occasional lovely light wind drying fluttering tree leaves on branches A bird wondering if it might find a large piece of dry land to light upon Wonderment of wonders, honored usufruct of this land during my existence on the prairie Continue reading →

Unexpected Delights

Waking up to thunderous applause and darkness A coffee in hand slumbering back under the covers Oh, beautiful day that’s all mine I welcome your unexpected delights! Continue reading →

Formula for Success

Hope for the week Love for life Jesus by my side Formula for success Continue reading →

Petite et Grand Histoires

A mural on the old Dryades Market venue in NOLA now a performing arts venue Stories, petite et grande histoires were made there I dream of real people who left their marks on that very spot Yesterday I experienced Charlie Parker’s Yardbird, presented by New Orleans Opera Association and experienced his life, his miraculous giftedness … Continue reading →

Miraculous Tree with a Soul

Not to be ignored this webbed tree reaching for the clouds Light peeking through misty droplets of water hanging in the air Mesmerized by this miraculous tree with a soul I paid homage to nature in all its glory and my soul wove in and out of its giant fern covered mossy fingers Continue reading →

Upside Down Layered Cake

Green peaking through the ground Chocolate bayou teeming with life A sky like an upside down layered cake My Prairie, My Home Continue reading →

Bread Made by Hand

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