Waiting for words
to bubble up
and spill over,
but it seems
the well is dry.
Nevertheless,
I lower my bucket,
hoping it will fill
by and by.
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Learning How
My soul longs for peace,
but it seems there are some things
my ego has to
learn first – like how to let soul’s
longing guide my behavior.
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Grey Mist
Grey mist of morning
rests on the land,
exploring
the heavens
without leaving home.
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Ventral Vagal To The Rescue
My internal first responder
sometimes sees danger
where none exists.
I thank him
for his readiness
and let him know
my prefrontal cortex can handle this.
JDG
Cold Fact
Sometimes,
like a tree in winter,
we’re stripped bare
in preparation
for a fresh start.
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Nature’s Reminder
Sun-lit day, cloudless sky –
nature’s reminder
that nothing, not even
the darkest of times
lasts forever.
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Small Bird Express
She has no need of mail,
that small bird on my mailbox.
She can always tweet.
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Retreat Center
Plenty of reasons
to worry, but my body
is at peace so when
my mind starts its spiel,
I’ll listen from my center.
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Squabble At The Dog Park
All the dogs watched as
two owners squared off. It seems
some humans are poorly trained.
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Perennial Pattern
The squirrels can always find
something to bicker about
and unfortunately
so can we.
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