“Life is so much simpler and real when you are kind
and a lover of all God’s creations, truth, and light…”

“In life’s schemes of stuffs
we are pocket-sized fruits
that embrace the greatness…”

“This picturesque Garden of Eden
Became a shelter from storms…”

“When our worn-out bones dissolve
In life’s murky—accidental waters…”

“weak tongues often sew disorder
effortlessly inflicting suffering…”

“I secretly spy behind the edge of an echo
observing little children jump and laugh
climbing upon sparks of excitement
discovering endless colors in new friends…”

“wildflowers paint
lonesome deserts with sprinkles…”

“our home awakens
when she enters its warm nest…”

“as bright as sun
as sure as stars
as dogged as fire…”

“before you depart

plant your glowing legacy…”

“I realize again—that between anger’s red rage
spread upon squawks of yellow flaming fury
and soft cooler heads of a kind flowing river
blue will forever remain my favorite color”

“peacemakers are artists of time
sculpting the present moment
as they brush over drab melancholy”

Photo and inspiration courtesy of my friend Rod Sorenson rcoakley.com