sit up straight

while driving
distraction pulled me
to the right

each moment
provides a chance to
be conscious

so are you
paying attention
to the now?

winter fog

driving through pea soup
clouds near the earth dance and swirl
like warm breath exhaled

emerge from the fog
try to seek the crisp edges
and know what is true

is it real
is it memorex
I can't tell

orchids

some blooms last
for several months
enjoy them

victorious snow

welcoming the sun
return to us light and warmth
the snow keeps falling

they landed in a
rainbow legume mandala
savory soup ahead

blank screen

the silent machine
staring balefully at me
hey, remember pens?

when power cuts out
over and over again
it is frustrating

practicing patience
and all those other disciplines
perfect for today

there are those who try
to achieve this emptiness
consider it bliss

sparkling underfoot
moonlight reflects and bounces
jaunty light beams laugh

drifting like my thoughts
sky embraces mother earth
snow is piling up

avoiding the cold
I stay hunkered down inside
it's pretty out there

knocking on the door

where will it find peace?
the other side of the door
I am like the cat

(avril lavigne-knocking on heaven's door)

see it as it is
clarity of perception
grasses go to seed

internal combustion

first become
just a hollow shell
of my self

visualize
my internal heat
pump starting

my allies
wrathful deities
glare outward

blinded by the light

hidden in plain sight
where you may never find it
unless you let go

in between
flying falling & crashing
a moment

look all around you
open your eyes to the truth
it’s so beautiful

flakes are falling

the branches
caught some light
and held it

spray painted burrrr-dock
seed pods encased for winter
sparkle with frosting

snow must be
distant relative
to the stars

send money now

five steps per letter
sign, fold, stuff, address & seal
tedium sets in

this year end appeal
was so carefully crafted
ouch! a paper cut