sunset

Sabbatical

Chasing a sunset

Along a glowing pathway,

Serenity sought

Where the earth touches the sky

And fire dances on water.

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We embark on a family vacation tomorrow! Even the adult kids get to join us this time. Where we’re headed, writing is easy. The words just flow. I will put some work in on the book. I may even still blog. I’ll just be doing it from the beach instead of a leather recliner. It’s not work if you love what you do. If I don’t check in before Friday, Happy 4th of July!

 

 

Photography: http://fav.me/d8yosh1

 

 

Return to Home

Hand in Hand

A portal opened,
We were allowed to see
Through the window
Of our destiny.
So we gazed,
Hand in hand,
At our future
In the sand.
Nearing our exit,
Still as one,
Marveling at
The setting sun.
Content in love,
We will not dread
The final dusk
That lies ahead.
One day we will
Sail into night,
Hand in hand,
Final twilight.

 

Photo taken by my then 10 year old son.

Façade

Reflection

Of perfection, a lie

A trick to mimic the distant sky

A simple touch revealed all that you have concealed

Murky your aura, a soul unlit

Underneath you are a

Counterfeit

Beach Day

We arrived before the break of day,
When sunlight shared its first ray.
Worry washed away
By surf’s spray.
Sea

We took naps in the sand where we lay,
Dove in rolling waves to play.
Worry washed away
By surf’s spray.
Glee

We lingered until sundown’s display,
Awe struck by color’s array.
Worry washed away
By surf’s spray.
Free

Grand Rapids

Steven Fox Writing’s Alphabet Challenge, Day 7, “G” ~ A poem about home: Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids, Michigan
Or, Beer City USA,
The place that I love,
Live, work and play.

It’s a city of culture.
It boasts fine cuisine,
Breathtaking landscapes,
And sunsets pristine.

Beaches and fishing,
Symphony, ballet,
Fine artisan markets,
Film fests and Broadway.

Home of Art Prize,
And Blues on the Mall
Swing dance, ice skating
Hockey and baseball.

A remarkable town
Not one to be missed
A visit belongs atop
Of your bucket list.

ArtPrize-2012

Photo from Art Prize 2012, courtesy of http://www.knightarts.org/