Peace and Poetry in Unexpected Places
Conventional wisdom is that hikers must travel well into the backcountry to find peace, serenity, and solace from everyday concerns. However, this was not the case on a raw, overcast, […]
Category Archives: Poetry
Senseless Loss
A stark, haunting reminder… Why misguided steps Cause so much pain and loss And demonstrate the need to slow down Think about what we are doing and why We deeply […]
Stillness
Solstice shadows marking forest openings Stillness screaming meditative musings Soaring sky endless blue bright Softening senses revealing delight
Among the Flowing Waters on a Rainy Afternoon
Beautiful, contempative lyrics by a Before Common Era poet He has no revenue; Barges exist by his might – He is not hewed in stone. Mountains cleave by his surge […]
If you can…
Greeted with smiles by folks that care Providing bountiful fun with natural flair Pointedly open while most are closed All impending hazards duly exposed Always appreciably better than you think […]
Openness
Starkly flat, featureless views Only your silhouette to snag the breeze Greys and whites are the only hues Joggers encouraging each other with eager ease Smiling strangers nodding hello to […]
Full Potential
Two towering mountain ridges with strikingly stunning sights On one side, majestic mounts exude extraordinary eminence On the other, prominent peaks soar to a singular stature Each impressive to view, […]
Paragon Spirit
Walking the island, round and round Steadily extending boundaries each day Left steadying right, gaining more ground Another helping hand attending the way A breath catching pause to steady the […]
Everlasting bond
Encountering buds and promise….. A pleasurable whiff arouses alluring interest Savory tastes further beckons intertwining moments Absorbing mindful discourse nurturing mutual attentiveness Increasingly frequent sightings building deep community Confirming true […]
True colors
Illuminating actions reveal through…. Doing the right thing when no one is looking and no one will know Engaging, helping without thoughts of personal gain or recompense Being there unasked, […]
Early American History, Nature and The Human Spirit 