Twelve Painted Rocks

Twelve painted rocksPlaced along the trailSlowing me down and drawing me in.I envision each artist at workDecipher each painting’s messageWonder at each rocks’ placement choice.Exiting the path – feeling fulfilledAn intended lone stroll Heartened by a dozen companions. Prompted by dVerse host Lisa to write a Quadrille (44 words) incorporating some form of the wordContinue reading “Twelve Painted Rocks”

Squandered Day

Each day progressing more rapid than last“Slow down” I say – you’re becoming the pastTrying to cherish each day that remainsMoment by moment washing down the drainSweet encounters turn into memoriesOccasions slipping away on a breeze“Stop it” I say – where is the time control?I’ll switch the lever on the time consoleTick tock tick tockContinue reading “Squandered Day”

Surrounded By Sea

Surrounded by sea;Is the place for me.I sit on my dock; On a chair I do rock;And stare to the west;To watch the sunset.I hear some fish jump;And feel the waves bump;While I sit there alone;Watch the boats head for home.As the sky turns to ink;The stars there do wink;And the sea transforms black;As itsContinue reading “Surrounded By Sea”