gnarly cottonwoods
branches stretch to leaves in white
monochrome delight
gnarly cottonwoods
branches stretch to leaves in white
monochrome delight
weathered wooden planks
monument to days of old
a slow memory
the pines lullaby
soft and low, a picnic shade
bathed in sunset’s glow
roadside tables wait
sea’s melody fills the air
forgotten coast calls
stark contrasts combine
lone pine in dune’s sunlit sands
shadows weave the lines
in purple-pink hues
sunset’s brush of brilliance glows
embracing twilight
by the water’s edge
a stroke of loneliness hits
a small pine drowning
meeting place for grace
an inclusive sacred space
love in uppercase
weathered barn stands tall
coca-cola sign, a charm
modern days of past
feathers bright and bold
roosters for sale, stories told
cock-a-doodle-doo
morning mist hovers
clouds dusted with pastel hues
oh sweet amelia
whispering oak trees
shadows dance ‘neath worn porch boards
southern secrets sleep
golden rays ignite
painting brilliance to my eyes
morning has broken
sharecropper cabin
time’s touch etched on every plank
whispers of the past
solitary boat
resting ‘neath the fiery sky
embracing twilight
gentle swaying fronds
rustling secrets of the breeze
palm’s eye on the world
waves crashing the shore
dunes rise and fall with the wind
sand hiding my feet
paths left behind fade
silent phones and empty chairs
new roads to be paved
a beach ball memoir
hot dogs, potato salad
flip flops in the sand
sun rays streaming through
creating paradise found
peaceful profound bliss
as thoughts drift away
a long pause hangs in the air
gazing at the sea
life is like a slope
full of twists, turns, ups, and downs
days filled with process
the snow moon arrives
at february’s last stand
say hello to spring
lily pads in bloom
sky and trees amongst the grass
shimmering and blue
the smell of salt air
as the wind blows through my hair
gulf breeze love affair
a rock above trees
against a vast open sky
sits big staring back
built only to serve
not just stone, metal and glass
angel of the coast
turning of the light
night sky above, sun below
the lighthouse endures
how quiet the pond
reflecting clouds and stillness
the scent of cedar
against a brilliant
sunset in the everglades
a blue heron rests
the color of your
love, like sundown’s beautiful
light, sunshine and bliss
old water tower
humpty dumpty with a hat
desert town hero
calm along the coast
greetings from north florida
happy new year all
soft wings and wild things
pause in silent wonder at
the sky’s stunning fire
along my journey
slash pines and palm trees reach out
in the morning fog
one great egret stands
among a crowd of wee birds
peering marsh water
bright is the night sky
its light is my companion
sunshine from the stars
rays of flaming light
emerging from horizon
sundown seduction
bright orange sunset
keeps me wandering along
the dark forest path
day surrenders night
and above a calming sea
the full moon shines bright
those who have a why
can bear almost any how
goals lead us forward
a magical path
hidden from a restless world
encountering grace
where ocean bay meets
alligators and egrets
dragonflies buzz by
true obedience
the ancient flag reminds us
past loss for peace now
sun on rusty trucks
silently recalling those
happy bygone days
awakened by sound
from worm grunting festival
life as fishing bait
breathtaking sunset
with silhouetting palm trees
magical moment
by the sea, they land
tiny feet grabbing shore sand
mating season clan
seen by captive eyes
through lily pads and reeds
the magic of light
a slow walk across
an unmerciful desert
broken heart journey
circling around, i
eagle, tornado, or song
circling around me
if not woodpecker
tapping on old oak, no sound
at the tiny house
early morning blue
sky’s wispy breaths of fresh air
lingers on the pond
glorious driftwood
a once strong, handsome tree, now
new life springs from thee
calm before the storm
along the marsh and tall grass
stillness has no name
drifting clouds descend
a quiet lonesome city
empty brick boxes
there comes a time for
realigning your journey
reflective moments
old oak died today
its pulse stopped as lightning struck
birds singing the blues
bronze sunset begins
water ripples grow and fade
wings silently sleep
give me winter shores
and a passionate lover
walking hand in hand
from glacial shore stance
watching a drifting iceberg
float past frozen toes
the katydids’ sing
among swaying seas of grass
as i walk their path
staring out at sea
a man ponders, turns to flee
mindful escapee
in Colorado
on a steep sloping hill stands
a world of comfort
looking up to view
towering trees with large heads
swaying against blue
echoes from geckos
revivals, southern bibles
overgrown tombstones
high-speed internet
for wandering satellites
refuge from the road
like a sailing ship
on a vast and changing sea
so too is my life
the old windmill spins
as howling westwinds rush by
an empty porch chair
the marvelous view
soaring high, floating freely
freedom is a bird