Like the endless sea
life ripples forward
then flows back
usually calm
sometimes wild
out of hand
but always on the move.
Invisible threat from the deep
in balance with nurturing sunlight
You can not turn the tide
control or hold it
so come along
surprise – yourself and others
dance in the rain
and sing in the storm!
Why are you this close,
mrs. mosquito?
Don’t you have any friends
to cuddle up to?
Could you at least try
to keep your nose
out of other people’s business?
Because you’re getting
under my skin
and in my blood.
And yet so shy,
dear mosquito,
that you only dare to sing
when it’s dark,
whether solo,
or in a choir.
Please tell me why
you only appear
at night?
Did you perhaps
do something
that cannot see
the light of day?
I beg of you,
let me behold
your graceful dance
in all her glory.
Step into the spotlight
with your slim body
and elegant limbs.
Show your face
and I will worship you
up close.
For now alas, I fear,
I have,
my dear,
full of adoration
with my ovation
clapped you
to death.
I’m so sorry,
that sucks!
The last bit was inspired by the comment of the talented Rick Dijs on the Dutch version of this silly poem.
.
Yellow rose
you blush
in springtime colors
.
Your fragance
subtle
as a touch of sun.
.
thinking of your kisses
I lay my hand upon your pillow
and dream myself into your arms
—
❤ for my V-man
When mind is full
But stomach empty
Mindfulness
Becomes a burden
When mind is empty
And tummy full
Mind your own business
Don’t become a burden
Don’t let contempt
Shade our world in red
Don’t let compassion and respect
Be principles of the past
Trust in yourself
Believe in others
And color through cultures
In rainbow hues
—
photo by Pinetribe.com
When life’s too much
and tears at the fabric
of your soul
take a breath
and slow down
to the heartbeat of the trees
Feel their blood
dripping gently
through bole and limb
Feel their roots
digging down deep
into Mother Earth
stretching out
to brothers, to sisters
Feel their arms
reach for the skies
gently rocking
to the playful wind
among their fingers
the bark tough but alive
Ground your feet
plant your toes
surrender your weary thoughts
to these gentle sentinels
Feel one
become one
and let go
All life is connected
and offers freely
draw strength
from us all
—
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For Nancy & Bert
❤
Figments of a DuTchess 