Monday, May 18, 2026

Oyster lessons


Watching the oyster farmers: A gentle reminder 
That while the tide must come in for growth, 
The tide must go out
 If we are to harvest that growth.
 Highs and lows both have their place 
If we are to evolve.

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Blessings


May peace and light fill your soul 
Today and every day.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Predator safety


We spent a quiet day, 
Punctuated by bursts of rainfall, 
Reading and occasionally watching
 A pair of geese who appeared to be nesting 
In the field below the house, 
When suddenly they flew off, 
And just as you started to call attention 
 To their departure, an eagle flew in 
And perched in the tree above the spot 
Where the geese had been foraging. 
Of course, we thought. No one feels safe 
When a predator is near.

Friday, May 15, 2026

Fifty shades of green


So many shades of green in my garden, 
Each a beautiful addition to the whole. 
So many shades of skin in the world, 
Each enriching the human garden. 
Why would we not include them all?

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Take small steps


Little creatures, 
Placed outside a hospital window 
To brighten a patient’s day — 
A small thing, but it shows that someone cares. 
We needn’t berate ourselves 
For all the large ways we cannot change the world, 
But we CAN choose to take small steps that matter.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

For the love of Iris


It’s amazing, 
After a long dark winter, 
How much pleasure 
A single flower can bring.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

A moment of stillness


Wishing you moments of stillness 
And peaceful reflections 
To soothe you in a turbulent world.