March Poem Series
HHI 3.1.2019
I've been introduced to a hidden gem.
A secret shared by them.
An island on the southeast coast.
Unknown to most.
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A few thoughts to share:
Guarded by gators -- beware!
A golfer's heaven -- fore!
Beach cruisers along the sandy shore.
Libations flow freely here;
Troubles and worries disappear.
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The state with the lone palm tree,
This island is the place to be.
Sounds of gulls and of the sea,
It's where you will find me.
Arizona Winter 3.2.2019
The cactus wakes from a ray of violet-red.
A sunrise brings hope for the day ahead,
A shimmering good morning of color.
Crisp air, not quite spring nor summer.
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Warm sunshine feeds the soul.
Feeling the urge, it's a heavy pull.
Warmth on the skin,
The day can now begin.
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A place to go for peace of mind,
Hikes along the rocky trails,
Mountain silhouettes are easy to find,
With a turn, a ridge line unveils.
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Snow covered mountains to the right,
However, warmth radiates during twilight.
Serenity found in a desert -- what is better?
The paradox of an Arizona winter.
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Morning Cup 3.3.2019
Light snowfall,
Birds still asleep.
An early stall.
The elixir steeps.
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A sip, wanting more;
One last pour.
Starting my way,
Appreciating the day.
Soul's Wander 3.4.2019
Souls wander.
They leave from time to time.
Maybe over yonder.
Needing the climb.
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Needing to regroup,
An idea of escape.
Leaving the endless loop.
Finding a moment to reshape.
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It's important to not lose it.
Like a match already struck,
To reuse, will take more than luck.
You mustn't quit!
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For it will return.
Remember, patience is a virtue.
Yes, souls wander,
The distance makes you stronger.
Drifting 3.5.19
A feeling of constant rocking,
Unsure if it will tip.
Body losing control -- locking
the destination of this ship.
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Hardly moving -- practically still,
A soft chill,
Failed attempt to find the way,
Here to stay.
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Cool breeze flows by,
Unable to feel.
Already frozen, that's why.
Drifting while trying to heal.
The Sail 3.6.19
Out for another sail,
Take in a deep breath of the sea.
The sun shines without fail,
Cutting through the water so softly.
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A pleasant day of tacking,
Other boats start back-tracking,
The horizon calls, issuing freedom;
For that, I must succumb.
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Skeleton Tree 3.7.2019
Be like the skeleton tree.
In the winter it's holding on,
Seeming so lonely,
But still holding strong.
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Something will change inside,
Embrace this adversity ride.
Gaining a better perspective from the bottom,
Understand that in due time you will blossom.
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Spring will come,
Replacing the feeling of being numb.
Leaves will flourish,
Now, your turn to nourish.
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But for now be like the skeleton tree.
Seeming alone -- with nobody.
It's roots hold on,
Working on your new dawn.
Beautiful Memory 3.8.2019
A walk down the street,
Get to the bench and take a seat.
Deep talks, a strengthening energy.
My favorite memory.
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Talks filled with our future,
A yearning for expanding culture;
Traveling further than this walk,
Explaining how this is more than just talk.
A trip across the sea,
Unsure how it will be.
Horizons will expand,
While seeing different lands.
Pushing beyond what we think we can withstand.
Taking the leap.
Into the unknown of the deep.
Returning with a quiet realization:
Enjoy the moment, never the duration.
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And we shall return to the street,
We will get to the bench and take a seat.
More deep talks, that strengthen our energy,
Reminiscing on the past -- a beautiful memory.
City bound 3.9.2019
Screeching of the rail line,
4 minutes says the sign.
Inbound it reads.
Thinking about how it leads,
So many rely on it --
Not many will admit.
How many missed connections?
Misunderstanding the directions.
However, a feeling takes over,
When you are getting closer.
The heartbeat of the approaching city,
It welcomes, endless opportunity.
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Weight 3.10.2019
Weight on my shoulders
Feeling like boulders.
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Weight on my mind
Heavier now - a grind
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Weight on my head,
Unsure if I was misled.
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The weight is constant,
It's difficult to admit.
Inner Harmony 3.11.2019
What lies ahead for me,
Some call my destiny,
Its something I cannot fear.
It is meant to be unclear.
The secret is the unknown
You see, it can't be shown.
Finding the music on your own,
Follow the beat of your inner drum,
For it is never found by some.
So when you find that harmony,
Let the worries be,
Listen, and let the band play.
Do that every day.
So don't focus on the how the path is made.
Rather, appreciate watching the sun fade.
Phone Call Home 3.12.2019
After a phone call home,
My mind tends to roam.
Thinking about what could have been,
It's hard not to grin.
Hard not to feel mixed emotions - however,
When did I last see them? Feels like forever.
Debating if I'm selfish or doing what's best for me,
I accept a difficult reality:
My decisions have cost time away from my family.
And that runs through my mind daily.
Fortune 3.13.2019
I found treasure.
How much?
It's hard to measure.
Unable to touch.
It isn't green,
And not always seen.
Neither is it gold.
Rather something I've been told.
Yes, I see it is as a fortune:
Your attitude is an option.
Dear Death 3.14.2019
Dear Death,
When you took their last breath,
It makes me think you are emotionless;
Because you filled my world with darkness.
Stripping the soul of another,
Your actions affect others!
The ones who remain,
Are latched to you like a heavy chain.
You linger like an old stain.
You are the most hated,
However, years later that may be debated ...
Dear Death Pt 2 3.15.2019
Dear Death,
When you take my last breath,
I will understand that it is my turn.
My passing allows another to learn.
You see I was naive before.
But I got to know you more and more,
I learned how to accept.
Though, many days I wept.
In life's storms and bad weather.
You managed to bring others together,
A vital lesson that's hard to measure:
Each day you must find the simple pleasure.
To never think of life as a sprint.
To appreciate and love each moment.
Seeking 3.16.2019
Seeking something new,
It feels overdue.
Something I outgrew.
Now its time to get through.
Lightning Strike 3.17.2019
It happens quick,
Thinking your eyes played some trick.
Gone in a flash --
Followed by a loud crash.
It can carry quite a shock,
Making the body lock.
Where it strikes is no guarantee.
The power truly hides its beauty.
However, it disappears so quickly.
Sometimes leaving just a mark.
Allowing the sky to return to dark.
Disconnect 3.18.2019
It's important to disconnect.
Treat it as a form of self respect.
Breathe in,
Feel it flow
As you start to glow
Now you may begin.
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Music 3.19.2019
Music has a way of transporting you.
As if you can teleport.
Reliving certain moments, almost a redo.
It makes time feel so short.
A certain song can take you to a place.
It will bring back emotions long gone --
Feelings of a familiar space.
Lost in another world -- drawn
into memories good or poor,
Music can be a powerful door.
Rain Drops 3.20.2019
Stirring in bed,
Tapping from the window,
A sound most dread.
They don't really know.
Turning my head,
Drops start high and sink low,
It is more than rain,
It cleans and purifies,
It washes away the pain.
A hidden surprise.
The hills change like magic -- have you seen?
One day dry, the next a healthy green!
It's no wonder I enjoy the rain.
It's powers are hard to explain.
Yosemite 3.21.2019
One's arrogance shrinks,​
Crowds flow in but no one blinks.
The walls bear over,
Each seeking for a lost lover.
Cracked by the almighty hand,
The great fissure through the land.
Smell of pine fills the valley,
The welcoming of Yosemite.
Unmotivated 3.22.2019
Feeling weak,
Trying to seek
Some motivation.
Stuck in rotation,
That I cannot escape,
Disliking the shape,
Making it worse.
Attempts to reverse,
Changes nothing,
Must try something.
Dreaming 3.23.2019
I dream of sailing away,
Pack a bag and take off.
Not tomorrow today!
Forgetting the trade off.
It's a dream forever recurring,
In it, I feel lost constantly;
Not your typical lost that I'm referring,
More of a subtle state of being free.
A calm unknown some would say.
My eyes show a cool carelessness,
Like everything will be okay.
A magnificent fearlessness.
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But this is just a dream.
It is supposed to feel supreme.
Or is it?
If only I could commit.
For now I dream of sailing away,
Thinking about if today is the day.
Ripple 3.24.2019
It's so simple.
You have an attitude,
That has an everlasting ripple.
For that, I show endless gratitude.
Your continuous signal,
Is a touch of great magnitude.
Morning Run 3.25.2019
I start across the bridge,
The river is quiet below.
A few geese show their courage,
Bearing a temperature so low.
The trees continue to guide me along,
As I breathe in the contagious morning calm.
I cross and a few cars begin to break,
To the right I see the city begin to awake.
Light cracks through the horizon slightly,
The colors stretch across so vibrantly.
Not enough see the sunrise -- an unfortunate rarity.
Clarity 3.26.2019
I woke up with a raw clarity.
About life and time.
It hit me like a wave of energy.
Feeling sublime.
Seeing the world differently;
Almost everyone in the same paradigm.
Satisfied with a constant lethargy.
I cannot accept their dull chime.
So I will embrace life ambitiously,
Each day I shall work towards a higher mountain to climb.
To understand and push my own ability,
Because no one knows the true duration of a lifetime.
Showing your cards 3.27.2019
Where is the fun in
showing your cards?
Try hiding something
from the guards.
A secret for you,
motivation to get through.
A silly game?
All the same.
Keep something hidden,
make it your mission.
Eyes 3.28.2019
Green like the trees,
Swaying in the gentle breeze.
Powerful like the open seas,
Contagious like a disease.
Your gaze can melt -- 450 degrees.
Your eyes bring me to my knees,
One look and I freeze,
They will continue to keep me at ease.
Starlight 3.29.2019
I leaned back,
Looked up at the sky,
Seeing all black.
I didn't understand why.
No star in sight --
Too much surrounding light.
No stars to wish on.
Hope is gone.
Only a quiet dark night.
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Adversity 3.30.2019
Adversity strikes you,
Without a clue.
How will you undo
feeling so blue?
Frozen like a statue.
Nowhere to look to,
No one to rescue.
Will you subdue?
It becomes my favorite view.
As I watch you push through
Thinking about how you just grew
And became someone new.
Vulnerable 3.31.2019
It's taken a few years,
Along with hidden tears --
Pushing back certain fears.
It is not an easy thing to do,
It's uncomfortable too.
Becoming more aware,
And showing others I care.
Accepting a responsibility:
There is strength in vulnerability.