Moving forward

It’s going to take some creative thinking 

To get us back on track, 

But I’m thinking that we have what it takes 

To get us moving forward again: 

Courage, imagination, and a willingness 

To think outside the box!

Autumnal color

I have always loved autumn. 

Everywhere I look, such beautiful colors; 

That last hurrah before the winter grays 

Leach all color from the landscape…

What can we do to help?

Here we sit, 

At the brink of a new day; 

A new adventure. 

What’s our most important task, 

And how can we best proceed,

 In a way that betters the lives 

Of all who are struggling — 

Not just to thrive, but to survive?

Bridging the gaps

And now it’s time to start reaching out; 

To make a concerted effort to bridge the gaps 

Between red and blue, black and white, 

Between rich and poor, male and female 

Between old and new, fear and hope;

Between what has been and what could be 

Better, kinder, more thoughtful, 

More honest, and more egalitarian.

On the fence

Like this gull, we’ll all be watching today, 

Whichever party we follow: 

Hoping for good news, 

Fearing the bad news, 

And feeling like we’re standing on the fence 

Between now and a brighter — 

Or darker — tomorrow.

What’s Not Evergreen

As for me, I continue to prefer 

The evergreens that grow in my yard 

To the ships that pass on the nearby sea…

Rested up for what’s to come

Even the deer enjoyed 

That extra hour of sleep 

We all received last night, 

But now it’s time to set our clocks back 

And prepare for the winter ahead.