Poetry Category
January Beach Walk
Posted on February 1, 2015 8 Comments
Alaska white sun blazes cloudless blue sky. Water ripples like textured glass. Waves lap lightly to shore. Stream tinkles through ice over rocks. Couples stroll laugh. Groups jump, stumble. Dogs run and stare. Towards sun a lover’s gentle touch on face. Turn around quiet wind slaps like blowing ice.
Gratitude Practice Cures Winter Blues
Posted on January 27, 2015 2 Comments
Living in Alaska, winter darkness descends with overwhelming longevity. And when days are marked by more grey clouds and rain than snow, the bleakness is devastating. Yet, I wake up, snuggling under my covers and think, “I’m grateful for this warm bed.” When I get up, I’m grateful to be able to turn on heat […]