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