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…

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?

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.

Go with confidence

Whatever path we’re given, 

May we choose to stride with confidence 

While always listening 

For the promptings of spirit 

And the guidance of the heart.

At day’s end

Arching her back like a ballerina,

 She leans into the dying sun 

To soak up its last rays 

Before the mists of evening overtake her.

Don’t be misled

There will be many 

Who offer to light the way for you;

 Who claim to know and speak the truth, 

But only seek what leads to their advantage…

Alone with the mystery

For those who seek the mystery, 

Time alone offers a gift:

A chance to feel the weight of winter clouds, 

Yet see the light that’s just beyond them; 

A chance to feel the rocky footing underneath, 

And hear the power of the waves 

Who both deliver, and wash the stones away; 

A chance to learn 

How small we and our troubles are, and yet 

How sharing them with earth and sky and sea 

Can lead us to solutions beneficial to all.