Sooner Or Later

life is short. time is fleeting. don't wait.

love here. love now.

later may come 

(if it is meant to be).

Heaven’s Crying

lightning flashes

zig-zagging across pastel sky

crashes of thunder

rain pouring in great cleansing splashes

natures teardrops beating against window panes 

like heart beating against rib cage

like giant snowbird floating against clouded sky 

like broken love pouring from saddened eyes 

Good News

the good news

is your daughters recital

your sons hugs

blooming sunflowers

your mothers recipes

your fathers poetry

chocolate ice cream 

your brothers jokes

your sisters laughter

a foot massage 

neighbors paintings

sounds of music

purring kittens

the good news

is there waiting

disconnect the internet 

turn off the tv

trash your cellphone

then step outside 

feel the sun

taste the breeze

pay attention

be thankful

for the good news

Drop In Turn Off Tune Out (or, why i don’t always answer my phone)

each time i pick up the phone,

or the tablet,

or sit in front of the television,

my body responds,

briefly triggering

fight or flight hormones.

in itself not concerning,

but multiplied throughout the day

or a lifetime, significant 

going for a walk

or digging in the garden 

has the opposite effect.

so, for my own well being

i’m putting down the digital pacifier

to go watch the sunset.

will you join me?