This is why I want to turn things around and ask those ghosts without verdancy of decency: “What would YOU do if your mother asked YOU?”
Find awe in the idea of love and the depth of love you’re capable of giving. AND, don't wait for Valentine's Day to begin. Scroll to the bottom for a timely Aside concerning a friend.
The Snow Bunting arrives in Hokkaido as a winter bird, and numbers vary considerably yearly. They're normally first seen around November and stay until about the end of March. They came to my window this morning ;)
Japan celebrated its young with a national holiday. In my area, we had a pleasant halcyon day decorated by young ladies in silk kimonos and young men...
Needing a break from my 'regular' routine, I ventured south on the one sunny day we had this week. I walked on wooden boardwalk of the harborfront park, and took pictures to share with you.
It hasn’t snowed in my area this year yet. And so I dug into last year’s photos when we got our first icing of the year on the last day of Christmas, Epiphany. From the Three Kings, yup– all 6 centimeters in one evening! Please enjoy these poems nestled in my happy place.
We haven’t seen this one before— this new day, this new year. How lucky for us to be here to welcome yet another year. 2023! As we stand at the start line, forward-looking, I want to wish you a Spectacularly Happy New Year.
Recounting the few items that will silhouette my year’s end festivities. May your year-end celebrations be merry and bright as you do December your way.
12-03-22 is Launch Day For “We Swallow Light — Life Poetry” by Author Tree Langdon of Medium. Take a look at my review. I hope you lend support to indie authors. Yay!
As far back as I can recall, my mama helped me recite poetry, & instilled my love for it. Today, I'm joyful (IN JOY) & grateful for life itself & poetry.
It's October, at last! How cool... I've been trying to sync to the frequency of the universe; been having a parallel relationship with it. Won't you dance with me? It's my birthday month!
Reading through 50+ poems made me feel as if I was contemplating rocks in a Japanese rock garden, where I looked far into the horizon & and got a glimpse into my life. Oh my! Love it.