
My Poetry and Prose Blogology

Trails Through Time
“time slowly erodes my rocky pathways
of life—hobbling me in narrow meanders
and endless excruciating switchbacks…”

True Freedom
“…I hold all truth to be self-evident
All people are created equal
They are endowed by their Creator…”

Wild Perspectives
“…I rediscover nature’s place inside of me
rather than my place inside of nature”


Deep Waters
“Imagine a wilderness trail that intertwines its story with the calm and soothing babble of a river’s youthful legacy…”

Our Hometown
“You're not my hometown, but—
there was a before—where we all lived together—”

The Spirits of Stars
“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…”



Her Life as a Pitcher
“A silver water pitcher
gifted for our wedding
forty-five years of age
reflected young smiles…”



Detached Logic
“don’t let a fool’s paradise
cheat you of true paradise”
Photo courtesy of my friend Jessica Crystal







Children of Peace
“sculpting peace requires only a few small words
words mirrored in the divine gifts of happiness
but unleashed—fierce tongues spew evil spells…”