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A Little Preview

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Sharing two poems from my upcoming collection, The Space Between Clouds! Release date March 15,2026!

IN THE CLOUDS

Posed on a calm
quiet breeze
or shouted
in frantic storms
The question remains the same

Do you see me?

My soul longs
to slow down
to be still
Locking my eyes on
The whole of you

Do you see me?

Recognizing the purpose
provided in your design
whether serene or inclement
Answering your question
as you answer mine

Yes! There you are! I see you!

SMILING BLUE

A patch of baby blue
cheerfully smiled,
Good morning
A welcomed greeting
following recent gray
heavy-mist days

Even the sun
attempted a greeting
but its rays produced only
a white glow behind
the lingering clouds-
An overcast day lay ahead

One glance in the rearview
and there was that smiling
patch of baby blue
reminding me of you-
Your smile, even in passing
always a welcomed sight

Forever remaining close
Even if the day is long
Even if the day is gloomy
Even if I’m simply wishing
for more time with you

Simply Sunday

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The reasons are many,
both logical and emotional.
Reasons we hesitate to speak
the names of those we miss.

Concern about how
Others may respond, or
how we ourselves may react.

Yes, emotions can be unpredictable,
But it is imperative to remember.

It reminds us of the immense
capacity of our hearts
to hold love along with grief.

So, go ahead, speak their
names. Let the sound of
Memories wash over you.

Echoes of a Season

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The last of the Fall leaves
let go, falling to the ground
Bare branches stretch,
reaching toward the Sun

Wonders hidden in the
heart of the tree, protected
from the elements at
their most vulnerable,
now sit in plain sight

A carefully woven nest that
once held delicate eggs,
patient parents and fragile
chicks-now, its walls hold
only the echoes of life

The cracking of shells
by tiny beaks, little chirps
sweetly announcing
We have arrived!
Sleeping, eating, growing, learning to fly

Whether the leaves,
The mama bird, or
each of us-Letting go is difficult
But, oh, what wonders
wait to be revealed

May my hands always
stretch toward the Light
as my heart remains open
to that which needs protecting-
Even when only for a season

Happy Christmas Eve! ❤️💚

Simply Sunday

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Always a welcome guest
Your brightness,
not to be ignored

As you gently alight
on the fence
I catch my breath

You seem to smile as
Snowflakes land on
your scarlet feathers-
A perfect contrast

Perhaps that is why
You so often shake
me out of my grief

Taken back by your beauty,
I sweetly reminisce
And for just a moment,
See the faces of those I miss

Greetings

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A gentle wave from
soft pink threads
across the morning sky

Trees smiling from
their reflection in
the rippling river

Four tiny birds
playing leapfrog
on a high wire

Sunbeams dancing
through clouds to
touch my face

Greetings arrive in many forms
Traveling from varying locations

An apricot sunset
smiling in assurance
of a day well-lived

Its warmth surpassed
only by your smile as
you walk the path
toward my heart

Simply Sunday

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Giving

Little hands carry
the decorative box
that once held carefully
wrapped treasures

Now, only tissue paper,
red and green,
remains inside

Little hands carry the pretty
box, freely offering to
each in their turn

“Here, I got this present for you.”

The same box,
once holding, now held-
The priceless treasure of
learning to give

The Valley

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The snowy owl sleeps
through the day,
resting her wings,
her body, her eyes

She waits until darkness
falls to take flight

What path will she take this night?
The familiar line following trees
along the river and up
into the mountains?
She knows it well

But something stirs her, gently
ruffles her feathers-Calling
her out of the familiar
and into the Valley

Not a sad place, but
a place to grow –
until once again, the sun
rises and she sleeps

My Favorite You

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If I were to write a thankful list,
It would be a list of names.
Names of those who,
through the years,
planted seeds in my heart.

My only fear is forgetting.
Though forgetting your name
would certainly not negate
any seed you planted. You are
so much more than a name.

You are shared smiles and tears.
Strong hands, reaching, so arms
can fiercely wrap around hurts
in a comforting embrace.
You are kind words,
encouraging high-fives,
and celebrating victories.

You are faces, memories
of hope, present on
the darkest of days.
You are one soul seeing
the beauty and purpose in another.
And I am thankful to have
sometimes been that other.

I am thankful for all the yous
written on the list carried in my heart.

Hold My Hand

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Days when the sun and clouds
clasp hands in such a way
It is nearly impossible to
distinguish billows from blues

Sunlight, bright and warm,
shines on, around, and
through layers of clouds,
stirring imagination-

Today was such a day

After grabbing my attention,
and coaxing a smile, my
thoughts shifted to the
reason for their beauty

The simple sharing of space-
Each taking their turn to
enlighten, offer shade,
or shine a spotlight

Days when we clasp hands
In such a way, it is nearly
Impossible to distinguish
Your heart from mine