Peace

Brenham, May 2022

Welcome perfect peace

welcome field of butterflies

welcome bluest sky

 

Curious, carefree

Green Tree Frog, May 2022

At the sight of you,

we become children again,

curious, carefree

Sunset

Brenham Sunset

November 2021

Today a beautiful sunset graced Brenham, Texas on our drive home. I loved watching it from the truck window and seeing the colors grow and fade right before my eyes. How I would love to have a porch with this view. I would sit until the stars came out. 

 

For Alec

White Prickly Poppy, May 2021
Brenham, Texas

Celebrating you

and your exuberant soul

on this summer day

* Alec would have been 23 years old today. His joy and determination continue to inspire me and many others. 

Flight Path

Dragonfly, June 2021

Summer companion

I follow your darting dance

across the meadow

 

Dawn

Brenham, May 2021

 

Who would you most like to meet here?

Blessing from the Open Field

As it is in Heaven, January 2021
Brenham, Texas

 

                            May you find in your heart a spaciousness wonder.

                            May you find in your heart a reflection of heaven.

                            May you find in your heart the boundless blue of possibility.

                            May you find in your heart a trustworthy horizon.

                            May you find in your heart a faithful moon.

                            May you find in your heart a welling of praise.

Let Yourself Be Here

Golden Hour, January 2021
Brenham, Texas

Let yourself be here

in quiet contemplation

where straw becomes gold

Where Pink and Yellow Sing

Horse Nettle Berries (yellow) & Beautyberries (pink)
Brenham, January 2021

Pink and yellow sing

through washed shades of dove and deer,

their bright winter song

Eye to Eye

Buck at Sunset, January 2021
Brenham, Texas

 

We gazed eye to eye

instinctive caution rippled 

and then, strange kinship

* I was returning from a walk in the woods when I came upon this beautiful buck at the feeder. We stared face to face for several minutes. He startled once and ran, but slowly made his way back. We were in each other's presence for almost an hour - waiting each other out and curious. 

Something Bright and Precious

Royal Bayrueth Pitcher (Bavaria),  January 2021
Brenham, Texas

 

Tell me the story,

how something bright and precious

found its way to you

* This pitcher sits on a shelf in a friend's ranch house. I have often wondered about the story behind it. I love to hear stories about how people receive things that are precious to them. Did it get passed down through the family? Was it uncovered in a local antique shop? Was it a gift for a special occasion? Is it someone's favorite color or favorite flower? 

Invitation

Reflection, January 2021
Brenham, Texas

Step into stillness

the trees will show you how to

rest in reflection

Step into stillness

the pond will show you how to

rest in reflection

Step into stillness

the sky will show you how to 

rest in reflection 

Rest in reflection

no need to be other than

who you really are

And There Was Evening

Evening Light, January 2021
Brenham, Texas

 

Gentle amber gold

covers the winter prairie,

her garment of praise