Slap and Crumble

And with a slap

reality hits, shock is felt

the sting lingers

Tears delivered

watering thoughts

propagating pensivity

where change ensues

Growth is birthed

where faith supports the down beat

belief brings forth the upbeat

and the heart beats on

Keeping us steady

as our world crumbles

Spider Web

Regret is a web that traps our happiness
keeping us ensnared in the shortcomings of our past
Don't fall victim to the spiral maze
It's sticky structure leaves us struggling to free ourselves from that which can not be undone

Destroying the tangle is far more difficult than dismissing the skein altogether
Don't  let the spider suck the life out of you

Beach Blossom

Our dearest Kerrin,

Where can we begin?  You are an inspiration to us every day.  You are self motivated and driven beyond compare. We admire your strong will to succeed and your faith and belief.We never doubt that you will find a way to make things happen, not only for yourself but for others. You are caring, compassionate and loving and we could not be prouder of you.  You have grown into an amazing young women who draws people toward you with your sharp wit and caring heart.  You have a beautiful outlook on life.  You are my little baby cake, and Grammie's cherry blossom, but if I were to liken you to something, it would have to be an attraction that is both energetic and fun and equally peaceful and inspiring.  You are my:

Beach Blossom

You are

As bright as the sunniest day

As clear as a cloudless sky

As gentle as the calmest wave
and

as strong as a rogue rip-tide

You are

As deep as the ocean's floor

As steady as the rhythmic tides

As soft as the sandy shore

and 

always a welcome surprise

We love you more than you could ever imagine.  You make life better just by being you!!!!!

All our love,

Mom & Chief

Stopping Forward?

It is not the actual end that anchors the angst

It is the forward to the finale that carries concern

A Bolt

I long for the silent strength of collective thinking
the quite concentration that fills a room,
where minds are deep in thought
The expanse of energy, is subtle
 and electric at the same time
Still but rapid
and as the thoughts moil
movement ensues,
almost agitation
but it is invigorating and disruptive
to the quiet that prompted the sudden turmoil
and from the silence bursts a storm
a bolt
enlightening brilliance

Life's At Fault

We can not make a fault line strong by willing it stability

We must learn to live with the knowledge of it's precarious nature

and prepare for it's precipitous collapse

The strength will surface in the aftermath

The Drifter

I am taking a break from the trappings of the technological, entertainment industry and enjoying the special Mother Nature's putting on right now. The contrast is a lesson in simplicity.  While my computer screen is harsh on the eyes and flat in dimension, the landscape outside is soft and somehow soothing, with depth beyond belief.  As the television drones on and on and becomes a strain on the ears, the outside world is quite and peaceful, delivering insight with each silent snowflake, delicate and gentle in all that it touches.  While some despise what we've been  given I welcome the distraction .  We may be a drift in the white stuff that buries our house but this, the  process, may unearth our home.