In gardens lush with blossoms bright, Amidst the nectar’s sweet delight, A tiny bird with wings so quick, Comes flitting by, a humming stick. Its beak so long, its feathers bright, A jewel-like flash within my sight, A whirring sound, so fast it flies, A moment’s beauty for my eyes. With speed and grace, it […]
Mission—I create a safe world through self care and service Shadow mission—I create a lonely world through avoidance, procrastination and walling off. KEY 1) shadow 2) this is what typically triggers me 3) this is how I am safe with others 4) this is what I have learned about myself from that shadow 5) this […]
I am a voyager into the air Perched on these edges precisely aware Timelessly dancing moving with grace Nothing enters my mind in this place I’m a block warrior clever and brave Buying the dip is what I crave This is my ethic just be a joiner Counter the FUD and hug a no coiner […]
I notice everything, there is no detail that I miss. I have a deep intuition about people, I can see what’s going on inside, and I am especially sensitive to people who are hurting. If something engages me I will move forward with relentless energy. My standard is ‘good enough,’ thorough, but not perfection. I […]
Anger, risk, bullying, I felt a medieval mask An executioner in a red robe, discarding souls With mercy, and without hesitation, I grant the pardon Little Stuart Ben and Ann discard, Armelia reminds me of hell The hero sustains the pardon, and protects the triumvirate He steps into adulthood, and takes an honored place on […]
Annapurna Circuit to Annapurna Basecamp ~ March, 2013 26 days, Solo, Happy and Growing Hair btw ~ I invented the selfie back in 2008
I am a voyager into the air Perched on these edges precisely aware Timelessly dancing moving with grace Nothing enters my mind in this place I’m a rock warrior clever and brave Leading more pitches is what I crave This is my ethic honor the mother Landing home safe thank you I offer Not a […]
Face tingling I open the gate. Stoned Granite stumbles onto the grass. The virtues of gardening are spoken. The dog takes a big shit, finally. Devious influence, ‘you shoulds.’ Granite attempts play but wobbles over. The phone rings, ‘its my ex-wife,’ don’t answer! Kind ‘hellos’ boil over in minutes. The dome is set, […]
Will there be a happy ending? I always thought there would, but now I’m not so sure. I felt invincible for so many years, scoffed at naysayers and critics, convinced that nobody was needed. Then one day my past caught me, the masks could no longer shield me, and sadness became my companion. […]
Wily weimaraners Sacred ‘shrooms Manly men Gifted girls Wild woods Hopeless hope Tender tears Breaking rules Awesome invites Spicy pizza Ridiculous humans Hiding nothing Seeking surrender Toddlin’ toddlers Ponderosa pines Pretty pecs Continuous curiosity Brothers bonding Poetic prose Now that I’ve finished my list in this way I am ready to go about my […]
