Sunday, December 14, 2025

Be light


An ordinary afternoon 
In an ordinary, imperfect forest, 
Transformed by late afternoon sunlight 
Into an invitation, into magic and mystery. 
This is the transformative power of light, 
And we, too, can be light; 
 Can choose to illuminate 
The beauty in the ordinary.

Saturday, December 13, 2025

Prayers for those inundated


Prayers flying today 
For all who live in Washington 
Close to rivers or the sea: 
May their homes and their lives 
Be safe from the floods.

Friday, December 12, 2025

Running? From what, and why?


Remember that old saying: 
“When the going gets tough, 
The tough get going”? 
These two look like they’re escaping, 
But what? And why? 
That urge to flee when things get rough 
May not always be the voice of reason: 
It’s always important to ask yourself 
What aspect of yourself you’re running from, 
And what in the world might be improved 
If you made the choice to stay?

Thursday, December 11, 2025

No direct path


Whatever your objective, 
The path to reach it may not be that direct. 
Don’t be afraid if life seems to be taking you 
Aside, or around the bend: 
Look forward to finding a new perspective 
While moving ever closer to your goal.

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Driftwood predators


When I first discovered photography, 
I was living on a small island, 
And I became obsessed 
 With taking driftwood pictures: 
Their curious formations 
Looked like metaphors to me. 
I rarely encounter driftwood these days,
 But this one called to me, 
And spoke of predators, 
Feeding on the entrails of their prey; 
Unpleasantly reminiscent 
 Of the current state of my country…

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

The power of intention


It was a drive-by sheeping, 
And the miracle of it was 
 That while the grasses in the foreground 
And the trees back behind 
All dissolved into stripes 
With the motion of the car 
The sheep remained so clear:
 A testament to the power 
Of focus and intention. 
How can we employ that power 
To help mitigate world pain?

Monday, December 8, 2025

A brighter tomorrow


As evening falls and darkness descends 
The colors in the sky ignite, 
 Reminding us that endings can be beautiful; 
That when things look their blackest 
Light is that much more appreciated, 
And that a new dawn is promised to arrive, 
Just around the corner. 
Trust in that, do not despair, 
And let hope guide you through this night 
Into a brighter tomorrow.