Fire

Posted on September 2, 2014 by eteal

it is too hot for the fire pit.

the anole sits at the edges

warming herself on the memories of burning embers.

anole on firepit

or the echoes of the sun’s kisses.

we are all candles to each other’s flames.

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beds and roses

Posted on September 2, 2014 by eteal

life may be a bed of roses,

oreo on pillow on rosesbut my pillows always full of pets!

presto on pillow on bed of rosesbecause roses may smell nice,

but who wants to bed down with the thorns!

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bugs

Posted on August 31, 2014 by eteal

This bug’s me.

if All is One,

and You are me,

it is ok

for it to be

time for you to flea.

bug

and it is fair to say,

that i no longer wish to play with that which bugs me.

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spilt

Posted on August 30, 2014 by eteal

there is no use crying over spilt milk.

or ink.

cat spills ink

who knows what is creative curiosity can bring,

let joy and blessings spill forth!

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grass

Posted on August 29, 2014 by eteal

walking barefoot in the grass this morning

dew shimmering rainbows

a butterfly appears

butterfly on lawn

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Waiting

Posted on August 28, 2014 by eteal

behind the gate,

it’s getting late  –

cat & poodle by gate

and here You are.

waiting.

welcoming.

cat & poodle by gate in sun

Home.

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welcome home

Posted on August 27, 2014 by eteal

a cat greets me, hiding in the shadow of the porch roof of the studio,

cat on studio porch roof

reminding me that You are in the shadows as well as the light.

and so am i.

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Soaring & snoring

Posted on August 26, 2014 by eteal

Soaring down the highways,
Winged messengers loop above,
As dogs in crates gently snore.
The journey continues.

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Lion hearted

Posted on August 25, 2014 by eteal

Open hearts take you in.
rescued with vegetable soup,
I sit with You.

Thank you.

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Lavender & bee-ing

Posted on August 24, 2014 by eteal

Every step to heaven,
Is heaven…or so says Catherine,

But what if the way is blocked by weeds and biting stings?

Oh, Honey,

Stand still for just a moment, and you will see,

Each Step
Is
Heaven,

Smell the sweetness,
Ask to pass the gates with gratitude,

And you will find those steps of hell are turned to joy.
Unstung,
Yet kissed by the sun,
The bees sing me home.

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