Beauty Surrounds


11 years ago I was told He is yours I took over His care I had already Been doing a lot But it was a Step To do more To thrive I knew He needed All I could give Survive And thrive He did Age 17 I step in Fully again This time Very different…
Words flowing Pieces fitting Ones that have Been non-fitting For a lifetime Been digging Through rock and clay Breaking shovel After shovel Splintered hands Stripped of skin Searching for answers Within the rubble Stumbling upon A deep chasm Jumping into An old cave Suffocating Offering rest From the ongoing Onslaught Listening to The spirits alive…
The stones echo Footsteps shifting Towards the next Time Standing silent Patiently waiting Waters reflection Capturing me Dangling in-between Legs locked Unable to move From this moment The bridge Stoic in form Carrying my weight Simplicity Burning through My weary bones My wondering Comforted Rest Invited The Light Burning red My essence alive Inviting blue…
The drive Anything but methodical Luscious mountains Salt-n-peppered With pine and Recent snow Stealing breath I drive on The road beneath Serving as an Entry point Into the serene Cracking my window Feeling the air Transform my breathing Lighten my load Bringing spontaneous Ahh Spirit quickening I scoot down The hill Towards Nederland A home…
Part I: I am learning My instincts Are valid Almost always Right My “gut” Speaking Internally Audibly I’m listening In a way Like never Before An earthly Almost animalistic Movement Meaning Flowing through me A voice Quieted Far too long Bringing joy Living in this Moment Learning I am courageous Tenacious Enough to Follow my…