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Abundance – A Poem

Posted on August 25, 2013 6 Comments

This poem continues the theme of the last two weeks. When we overcome hunger and desire we discover – ABUNDANCE Wealth beyond measure can not be counted can not be contained can not be controlled can not be corrupted. Wealth of means and manner wealth without worry the plenty that pleases all. Security of self-sufficiency […]

Desire – A Poem

Posted on August 18, 2013 4 Comments

This poem expands on the theme of last week’s poem. Enjoy. DESIRE I Endless is the pursuit of desire a wonton mistress, rules with fire. Folly leads to fear and shame seduced by the desire game. II Or is desire like the seedling’s dream to push beyond the shroud of dirt to feel the sun’s […]

The Heart of the Matter – A Poem for Reflection

Posted on August 4, 2013 10 Comments

This week a reflective poem I wrote three years ago. The Heart of the Matter Is the heart of the matter the question at hand or the substance of the discussion the topic of the moment? Is the heart of the matter the emotional underpinning we fear to let surface to hide our true face […]

At Home in Homer, Alaska – Final Haiku

Posted on July 20, 2013 17 Comments

View from our living room balcony Waking to sea view soaring with majestic heights Alaska summer We arrived in Homer, June 18th, in the afternoon. Our trip was blessed with good weather, no accidents, or car mishaps. The drive was challenging for me but a good introduction to Alaska driving. The […]

Homer Odyssey – Alaska – Haiku 13

Posted on July 18, 2013 3 Comments

Snow tipped stone towers fields of purple petaled weeds rushing rivers roil This haiku and photo give just a glimpse of the beauties we’ve seen. Detailed stories and poems of our Canada/Alaska drive await. Today is our last day of challenging Alaska driving and we arrive in Homer. This may also be the last post […]

Homer Odyssey – Bellingham, WA – Haiku 8

Posted on July 11, 2013 8 Comments

Beautiful Bellingham, Washington Tall lush deep green trees curtains over winding roads scenic country drive We did it, drove to Bellingham, Washington using back roads and avoided Interstate 5 except for a five minute mistake, yesterday, in Everett, looking for Broadway, which we did find. This haiku describes the drive from Everett to Bellingham, today, primarily […]

Homer Odyssey – Ellensburg, WA – Haiku 7

Posted on July 9, 2013 11 Comments

Haiku 7 – Ellensburg, WA Ebony hides shine in summer sun, cows munch grass moo, stare at humans We’re spending our second of four nights in the state of Washington. This part of the drive has been filled with winding roads ascending and descending. The weight in our trunk acts like an accelerator when we […]

Homer Odyssey – Baker City, Oregon – Haiku 6

Posted on July 7, 2013 4 Comments

Haiku 6 – Winding Roads, Baker City, Oregon Mountains meander sharp curving roads do challenge driving loaded car. I have been driving for little more than five continuous years and most of that time has been in sparsely populated Indian nations. This journey is presenting me with situations I’ve not encountered before which I suppose, […]

Homer Odyssey – Shoshone Falls – Haiku 5

Posted on July 6, 2013 10 Comments

Today was an easy drive on Highway 84. Coming into Twin Falls, we saw signs to Shoshone Falls and followed them to experience another natural wonder. Haiku 5 – Shoshone Falls, Twin Falls, Idaho Falling water soothes sensual sound rainbow vapors cool summer delight. […]

Homer Odyssey – Two Haikus

Posted on July 5, 2013 2 Comments

Haiku 3 – Moab Fourth Ephemeral lights rainbow brilliant expansions hypnotic fireworks I managed to smile after surviving five lane highway driving from Provo, Utah, through Salt Lake City to Ogden, Utah where the mountains create a beautiful backdrop. I’ve avoided freeway driving during my short driving experience but this trip is placing me on […]