Extravaganza Of Spring!

A new time of year
springs forth into the air
new birth abounds
replenishing last years'


Rotation masquerading
as something new
it's been around for centuries
as I and have you...


Although not acquainted as with age
survival tested has been saved
Fluttering to make an appearance
one by one comes to stage...


Spring forward! Timeless age
of beauty
Reclaim your spot of duty!
Your audience is waiting
Standing ovation only...

The Magic of A Smile

The smile
that captivates
even the smallest child
that lights up
their face
in that moment of
trust and utter
amazement

No questions asked
no expectations
waiting in the wings
just pure
recognition
of a smile...

One that generates
the same response
when reciprocated
once more...

Where does one go...

It is as though
the path becomes narrower
the vision
that once paved your way
has now become
complaisant
for what comes your way

As yet another stepping stone
leading to higher planes
yet to be known...

It is as though
you've always known
this time would come
and you would play the role

Predestined...
surrendering to its' toll.

When left in doubt...

Not a moment too soon
shall pass me by
while waiting
for your presence
along my side

I have dreamt
of many a times
that you never appeared
not for selfish reasons
though you left me dispirit

Reality tells me
you will always be there
My heart senses doubt...
perhaps not related although
reprieved

Not a moment too soon
will time pass me by
while I wait
for your presence
to be by my side.

Well.....

Did everyone enjoy their Valentine's day?
Not the one that is hyped up for commercial
purposes, but the one that you create
with your loved one as recognition
of your love you share everyday?

That could mean an extra serving
of their favorite dinner, or a little note
you left them on the bathroom mirror...
It should be easy, and it should be fun.
And most importantly, it should be because
you 'want to' not because your forced to
celebrate it. If you have a positive attitude
about it all, then all the commercial stuff
does not bother you. In fact, you find
it rather helpful in getting your message
across to your loved one.

Make everyday Valentines' Day!

For my Valentine

Will you be my Valentine
for I have not a box of chocolates
nor do I have roses by the dozen...

Will you be my Valentine
if all I have to offer
is myself without a tie

Will you be my Valentine
if my bicycle will carry two...

I leave for you this Valentine
my promise to be true!

Be true my Valentine

Without you
I am empty
I am lonely
I am lost...

By you entering my life
when you did
how you did
transformed my way
of thoughts
of reason
of living

As though you were always there
the comfort
the familiarity
the trust

These are the vows
I wish to say to you
the words which hold my heart
have you
love you
grow with me
and not apart.

Moving forward

As I try to forget
the memories of past
appearing back unannounced
not necessarily relating to
anything present...

As though in flashback
I recall the faces, the moments,
the feeling of failure
for good memories
are rarely replayed...

Letting go...
condemns us to jury of reason
for our own punishments
are imprisonment enough...

Seek not what you shall find
rather seek out what never existed!
The key that will unlock your future.

Is the snow gone yet?

Have we seen the last of
the snow yet? Are you living in
an area where there is snow?

I enjoy it, but in small doses.
I am getting ready for it to go away.
Perhaps it will be a short winter
as far as snow goes...sorry you guys
that love the skiing..

I'm looking at a mountain of it
outside my window (in my yard)...
and yes, I want it gone...

Hiking is more my cup of tea
at the moment. I do love activities
in the snow, but all the equipment
starts weighing you down..that's when
it starts getting old.

So to all my friends out there who
are having fun in the snow...
enjoy it while you can..

Above us only skies...

When the moon
is out so bright
amongst it's casting light
creatures small
and creatures tall
in reverence I site...

Illumination afar at night
casts it's spells
upon our frights...

To amend any misconceived
ideas brought into sight.

Positive action to positive thinking!

Okay!
Are we ready to start off this New Year
right?
It's not so much about the diets and
starting new routines off right, it's
about being positive!

That's right! for any of you that
need to start being more positive about
all aspects of your life, let's give it a shot!
If you already are, that's fantastic!
Your ahead of most people. It is the most
biggest weight to carry around with you.
Especially if it's other peoples weight.

You just have to acknowledge first that it
exists. Then take one approach to it at a
time. Decide what to let in and what not to.
I am going to take my own advice and
start this regimen. You can not move
forward if your life carrying around a heavy
weight all the time, especially if it is not
even your own! Life is hard enough, try
finding a way to keep it as simple as possible.

Staying positive will be our goal together
this year. Let's try our best, sometimes you
just need a little boost!

And to all a good night...

Happy Holidays!!!

Here's to wishing all my friends
out there in cyber space
a wonderful warm celebrated holiday
filled with much joy, laughter
and warm memories...

Not all the time are we joined
by family members
whether close by or far away...
for whatever the reason
keeping them close in heart
and mind
is all we have
when it seems we have nothing
at all...

Family...
what a shame to have lived so long
and have learned nothing
to grow further apart
by less in numbers...
to have pride and less a memory
to have suffered
shared and alone...
to remain apart by choice
taken for granted the privilege...

Family...

Getting out of line

I am here in spirit
of the holiday's to come
to share cheer of your life!
to say thank you for being here...

Though many I do not know,
and many I will never know,
comforts me in knowing
there's always someone
in wait of continuing
to carry on...

For what I can not see now,
For all that I have fought for
For all of those who shared
a tear or two
for our lost ones...

But most certainly
I am here to say thank you...
and will say hello when life passes on.

Coldest at night...

I sometimes wonder
sitting in a room
the comfort, warmth
familiar surroundings
ever changing
keeping us new...

How lucky...
for what we have
noticeably goes unrecognized

Survivors of the coldest nights
a box or two without any glue...
always getting hit
by the door on the way out

Yes, be thankful...
for something new
be grateful
you get to choose
remember sitting by the fire tonight
all snuggled in robe
light burning bright...

There's someone in need
perhaps, not in your sight
that the extra scarf or
blanket might shed a different light.

Gift Ideas to start planning...

This is the baking month!
well at least it is for me...

I bake all kinds of things; soups, breads,
cakes, pies...I even make candy...
I have a long list of requests to fill.

How about any of you out there?
Do you love to bake? I bet you like the eating part better..
I bake for gifts as well at the Holiday time.

Why not try a gift basket this year?
Don't pay someone else for it when you
can create one yourself...it's easy.
They do make great gifts especially for the person
who has everything. Find out what their favorite
cookies are for example. Add some candy,
the usual things not just wine and cheese, crackers.
Make it to fit their likes specifically.
They'll be sure to love it.

Start planning today and you'll be relaxed
and easy going come Holiday time for gift giving.