As a seed, I was shot out the back end of a blue jay when, heedless, she flew over the meadow. Spiraling downward as I should, I landed in the tall grass, among sun-loving wildflowers. I was not welcomed there. The unrelenting sun beat upon my shell until the evening forced it west. Ravenous nightContinue reading “Cypress Tale”
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An Invitation
I gaze at my reflection in the park pond. Tiny ripples distort my face. A backdrop of pink cherry blossoms creates a serene scene, though my internal reflection is anything but. I had hoped that a morning walk in the park would lift my mood. The first warm day after a long and brutal winter.Continue reading “An Invitation”
Boughed Heads
An aimless wanderer who knows not her destination. The trees sense her pain, bowing their heads in unison. They offer the young woman shelter; protect and guide her. They show her that she may find light in the darkness. When she is ready, they lift their branches skyward and point to the stars. They rustleContinue reading “Boughed Heads”
Eternal Rest
The secrets that you once concealed Stuffed under lid so tightly sealed Pried open by anotherTactfully hid from our grandmotherWhere did you go when you departed?Leaving your widow so broken-heartedRestless was your soul presumedUnexplained sounds came from your old roomSightings of you at the edge of the bedOvernight guests quickly fledWere you meant to reflectContinue reading “Eternal Rest”
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