Author Archives: JJJ Interactive Books

Me In The Tree

I lost my mother to Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma over a year ago. Her dear friends planted a Red Maple in her memory at a neighborhood park, where my mother enjoyed walking and bird watching. I had the pleasure of visiting the maple this week, just as the leaves are starting to turn. It reminded me ofContinue reading “Me In The Tree”

Psychological Inhibition

Why believe it cannot be done?Getting there is half the fun.See the vision and follow through;Find delight in something new.Why believe it’s been enough?Just because the journey’s tough.There’s yet so much to bring about;Take a breath, release the doubt. Why not believe the result is imminent?On the horizon, the reward munificent;The gift of releasing heartContinue reading “Psychological Inhibition”

Whirlwind

Peace, tranquility, freedom, space;Then you arrive to take their place;Wreaking havoc at a frenetic pace; A whirlwind in a competitive race.Sucking in all that is near;Holding on tight to all that’s dear;Then letting go without fear;Dissipating as quickly as you appear.Fatigue, boredom, empty space;Nothing here to take your place;Moving at a solemn pace;Losing steam inContinue reading “Whirlwind”

Full Moon

What is this restlessness that disturbs my sleep?An inner tide tugging in all directions.I open my eyes to a light filled room, though it is not yet morning.I rise from my bed and peek through the slats of the blinds.My breath catches in my throat, as I behold a most spectacular sight;A full moon winkingContinue reading “Full Moon”

Help

How can I help you?Cope with the pain;Deal with the grief;Live with the loss.How can I help you?Seek out alternatives;Find some joy:Wear a smile.How can I help them?Put food on the table;Have cash in their pockets;Find shelter and security.How can I help us?Change the trajectory;Emanate kindness;Protect our environment.How can I help?Now that I’m weary;Defeated andContinue reading “Help”