The Kind of Morning

Central Texas Leopard Frog, June 2020

Almost every morning, the dog wakes me up to go out, I feed the birds, and make a cup of coffee.

Today, I carried birdseed to the first feeder and out of the corner of my eye, I saw this handsome fella watching for his breakfast in the butterfly pool. My jaw dropped - my heart surged. These are the best surprises. I can't believe he stayed there while I went inside to get the camera - and that he didn't jump away at the sound of the shutter click. We sat watching each other for a long moment.

Almost a year ago, I set out to fall in love with life again - and this morning is the kind of morning that makes it happen.

Delight

Red Skimmer Dragonfly, June 2020

My eyes follow your

pattern of daring loops and

effortless landings

*experimenting with Haiku

Butterfly's Table

Tropical Milkweed, June 2020

Butterfly's table

set now with flaming flower,

splendid summer feast

*experimenting with Haiku

Early in the Morning

Florida, 2020

I walk the shoreline

when sky begins to lighten,

welcoming the day

*experimenting with Haiku

Blessing

Florida, 2020

         
          Lord, bless those who thrive in harsh conditions.
          Lord, bless those who set down strong roots.
          Lord, bless those who hold things together.
          Lord, bless those who often go unnoticed.
          Lord, bless those who dare to become fully alive.
         
                   You are sustained.
                   You are steadfast.
                   You are secure.
                   You are seen.
                   You are glorious.

Across the Distance

Florida, 2020

Far from where they came,

they feel the eternal waves

across the distance

*experimenting with Haiku.

**There were going to be three shells in this photo, but one slipped off the balcony. (20 syllables)

Morning Light

Florida, 2020

All that we cherish

shines radiant before us

when love passes through

*experimenting with Haiku

Blessing

Florida, 2020

Blessings of courage-

 collect in peace what has been

nurtured within you

Blessings of courage-

offer your gathered bouquet,

it will be enough

*experimenting with  Haiku

Through the Floating Clouds

Florida, 2020

What might be spoken

between rainbow and deep sea?

They must be old friends.

*experimenting with Haiku

Seaworthy

Florida, 2020

A whole world of blue

breath after breath of fresh air

adventure awaits

*experimenting with Haiku

Imagine

Common Buckeye, June 2020

Can you imagine

God's great delight to see her

so alive and free?

Can you imagine

God's great longing to see you

so alive and free?

* experimenting with Haiku 

Dusk

Indian Carnation, June 2020

Dusk arrives softly

we meet on the unswept porch

sharing our secrets

*experimenting with Haiku

Bright Spot

Yellow Bush Daisy, June 2020

Welcome mid-summer

when the smallest sign of Hope

goes a long, long way

* experimenting with Haiku

Evening Walk

Pink Spirea, June 2020

Miracle today-

bright love filled every corner 

of my waiting heart

On Guard

Blue Jay, June 2020

The bossy blue jay

watches over his shoulder,

backyard guardian

*experimenting with Haiku

Morning Guest

Mourning Dove, June 2020

As the sun rises

wherever you are this day

may Peace visit you

* experimenting with Haiku

He Gave Himself

Hand-carved Jesus from Guatemala, January 2020

The artist made you,

longing to embrace the world

and reaching to bless

*experimenting with Haiku

Fallen

Mexican Petunia, June 2020

Let me fall silent,

gently as flower on grass

finding rest in you

*experimenting with Haiku

Love

Morning Light, June 2020

Let my love be clear as day.

Evening Walk

Black Eyed Susan, May 2020

Golden petals twirl

anchored to seeded center

song of summer grace

*experimenting with Haiku

Held

Kitchen Door Still Life, June 2020

What must I carry

safely against my body?

What do I hold dear?

Teach me all is held

in merciful mystery

O Lord, hear my prayer

*experimenting with Haiku

Blue Sky Kind of Day

Morning Walk, June 2020

Green field freshly mown

tall grass won't catch our ankles

let's make a new path

*experimenting with Haiku

It's in the Air

Pink Angel Trumpets, May 2020

Gift from a gardener

Pink trumpets hold morning light

Their scent - my blessing

* The "mother" plant is at the Villa de Matel in Houston. I received a cutting from the gardener some years ago on a silent retreat. 

Chosen

Whirlabout Skipper, June 2020

Prayers for the heart sick

Good news for the heart broken

Hope for the burned out

Love still chooses you

Love still watches over you

Love still lives in you

*experimenting with Haiku

Afternoon Walk

Costa Rica, 2018

Elegant cascade

Come and follow the trail where 

light and shadow play

*experimenting with Haiku

Treasure

Costa Rica, 2018

Gathering of shells

each one remembers being

carried by the waves

Sunset

Costa Rica, 2018

Listen, you will hear

the chorus of waves and sky

evensong of peace

Exquisite

Costa Rica, 2018

She gathers nectar

in a world of green and blue,

can you gather too?

Waterfall

Costa Rica, 2018

Mercy and grace fall,

to renew the waiting heart.

Let this place heal you

Starfish

Costa Rica, 2018

Living moving star

otherworldly gift - to hold

wonder in your hand