Monthly Archives: January 2021

(Upon seeing a yellow-bellied sapsucker) To the Woodpecker in the maple, Blessings to you, may you feast Upon whatever you find, May you find whatever you need. When the time comes, We pray you will find safe journey To your home in the mountains, Safe place to lay eggs and raise young, Live long and… Read more

If we live With eyes open wide, Hearts and minds engaged, We have seen Hope sitting on the curb, Head bowed, Tears in his eyes. We have seen Courage running The other way. We have even seen Faith, and cheating When he thought no one was looking. But if we keep looking We may yet… Read more

The day grows dark, Even though it is still short And in an apartment across town, A lonely woman waits for books, or conversation Or anything, but loneliness while outside the window, Lovers wait at the bus stop, for whatever is next. And me? I wonder how it is that I- Filled with disappointments and… Read more

Oh, sweet Jesus, Thank you for the owls. In particular the one who hooted at me From her perch high in hidden pines While I labored in the field.   Oh, I know, She hooted not to me, But to some unknown friend In the woods across the fence, But I heard her, And her… Read more