gnarly cottonwoods
branches stretch to leaves in white
monochrome delight
Shade Barn
weathered wooden planks
monument to days of old
a slow memory
Picnic Shade
the pines lullaby
soft and low, a picnic shade
bathed in sunset’s glow
Roadside Treasure
roadside tables wait
sea’s melody fills the air
forgotten coast calls
Loblolly Pine
stark contrasts combine
lone pine in dune’s sunlit sands
shadows weave the lines
Twilight’s Embrace
in purple-pink hues
sunset’s brush of brilliance glows
embracing twilight
Lone Pine
by the water’s edge
a stroke of loneliness hits
a small pine drowning
Church Of The Mediator
meeting place for grace
an inclusive sacred space
love in uppercase
The Town That Time Forgot
weathered barn stands tall
coca-cola sign, a charm
modern days of past
Roosters For Sale
feathers bright and bold
roosters for sale, stories told
cock-a-doodle-doo
Amelia Island
morning mist hovers
clouds dusted with pastel hues
oh sweet amelia
Southern Gothic II
whispering oak trees
shadows dance ‘neath worn porch boards
southern secrets sleep
Morning Has Broken
golden rays ignite
painting brilliance to my eyes
morning has broken
On Taylor Road
sharecropper cabin
time’s touch etched on every plank
whispers of the past
Postcard Pretty
solitary boat
resting ‘neath the fiery sky
embracing twilight
Palm Tree Vista
gentle swaying fronds
rustling secrets of the breeze
palm’s eye on the world
Feet In The Sand
waves crashing the shore
dunes rise and fall with the wind
sand hiding my feet
Empty Storefront
paths left behind fade
silent phones and empty chairs
new roads to be paved
Empty Picnic Table
a beach ball memoir
hot dogs, potato salad
flip flops in the sand
Paradise Found
sun rays streaming through
creating paradise found
peaceful profound bliss
A Long Pause
as thoughts drift away
a long pause hangs in the air
gazing at the sea
Slope Of Life
life is like a slope
full of twists, turns, ups, and downs
days filled with process
The Snow Moon
the snow moon arrives
at february’s last stand
say hello to spring
Just A Puddle
lily pads in bloom
sky and trees amongst the grass
shimmering and blue
Gulf Breeze
the smell of salt air
as the wind blows through my hair
gulf breeze love affair
Sitting Big
a rock above trees
against a vast open sky
sits big staring back
Angel Of The Coast
built only to serve
not just stone, metal and glass
angel of the coast
The Lighthouse
turning of the light
night sky above, sun below
the lighthouse endures
Batsto Lake
how quiet the pond
reflecting clouds and stillness
the scent of cedar
Everglades Evening
against a brilliant
sunset in the everglades
a blue heron rests
Sundown’s Beautiful Light
the color of your
love, like sundown’s beautiful
light, sunshine and bliss
Desert Town Hero
old water tower
humpty dumpty with a hat
desert town hero
Happy New Year 2023
calm along the coast
greetings from north florida
happy new year all
Fire In The Sky
soft wings and wild things
pause in silent wonder at
the sky’s stunning fire
County Road 59
along my journey
slash pines and palm trees reach out
in the morning fog
One Among None
one great egret stands
among a crowd of wee birds
peering marsh water
Sunshine From The Stars
bright is the night sky
its light is my companion
sunshine from the stars
Sundown
rays of flaming light
emerging from horizon
sundown seduction
Dark Forest Path
bright orange sunset
keeps me wandering along
the dark forest path
Enchanting Moments
day surrenders night
and above a calming sea
the full moon shines bright
Old Trucks, Young Trees
those who have a why
can bear almost any how
goals lead us forward
Encountering Grace
a magical path
hidden from a restless world
encountering grace
Ocean Bay Watchtower
where ocean bay meets
alligators and egrets
dragonflies buzz by
Do Not Forget
true obedience
the ancient flag reminds us
past loss for peace now
Rusty Trucks
sun on rusty trucks
silently recalling those
happy bygone days
Sopchoppy Florida
awakened by sound
from worm grunting festival
life as fishing bait
Magical Moment
breathtaking sunset
with silhouetting palm trees
magical moment
Mating Season
by the sea, they land
tiny feet grabbing shore sand
mating season clan
Magic Of Light
seen by captive eyes
through lily pads and reeds
the magic of light
Unmerciful Sun
a slow walk across
an unmerciful desert
broken heart journey
Circling Around
circling around, i
eagle, tornado, or song
circling around me
Tiny House
if not woodpecker
tapping on old oak, no sound
at the tiny house
Early Morning Blue
early morning blue
sky’s wispy breaths of fresh air
lingers on the pond
Beauty & Benefits
glorious driftwood
a once strong, handsome tree, now
new life springs from thee
Calm Before The Storm
calm before the storm
along the marsh and tall grass
stillness has no name
A Lonesome City
drifting clouds descend
a quiet lonesome city
empty brick boxes
Time For Reflection
there comes a time for
realigning your journey
reflective moments
Singing The Blues
old oak died today
its pulse stopped as lightning struck
birds singing the blues
Bronze Sunset
bronze sunset begins
water ripples grow and fade
wings silently sleep
Passion
give me winter shores
and a passionate lover
walking hand in hand
Drifting Iceberg
from glacial shore stance
watching a drifting iceberg
float past frozen toes
Swaying Seas Of Grass
the katydids’ sing
among swaying seas of grass
as i walk their path
Mindful Escapee
staring out at sea
a man ponders, turns to flee
mindful escapee
House On A Hill
in Colorado
on a steep sloping hill stands
a world of comfort
Winter Trees
looking up to view
towering trees with large heads
swaying against blue
Southern Gothic
echoes from geckos
revivals, southern bibles
overgrown tombstones
Satellite Inn
high-speed internet
for wandering satellites
refuge from the road
Sailing
like a sailing ship
on a vast and changing sea
so too is my life
Empty Porch Chair
the old windmill spins
as howling westwinds rush by
an empty porch chair
Taking Flight
the marvelous view
soaring high, floating freely
freedom is a bird