ruffled crow

Posted on September 8, 2013 by eteal

some days we all get a little ruffled

ruffled crowyes, all of us-

even if we are doves.

ruffled dove

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in or out?

Posted on September 7, 2013 by eteal

I look out the window,

and i want to go out;

I look in the window,

and i want to come in.

cat looking overshoulderI want to be with you wherever you are!

(but i forget that You are wherever I am)

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Laundry or nap?

Posted on September 5, 2013 by eteal

Clean laundry –

out of the dryer,

there is too much rain for the line

and there is too little sun at night.

Is it still clean if you are taking a nap on it?

laundry or sleep

Come take a nap too,

we can iron out the wrinkles in our lives later.

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Woven

Posted on September 4, 2013 by eteal

How did I get here?

surrounded by beauty web

Does that matter?

It will not help you find your way back –

for

You are always here.

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walking

Posted on September 4, 2013 by eteal

Even if no one can see it –

dog on path

follow your path.

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End of summer

Posted on September 3, 2013 by eteal

Driving down the highway,

the radio tells me its the end of summer.

dog in pick-up truck

But as I look in front of me,

I see it is only the beginning

of a new adventure.

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dream song

Posted on September 2, 2013 by eteal

There is a puddle of purr in my pillow.

presto in a pillow

My heart hums to hear Her.

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Laundry Day

Posted on September 1, 2013 by eteal

roomies using clothesline

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Parked

Posted on August 30, 2013 by eteal

in a parking lot

a dog 

parked,

lying, waiting

terrier dogbeside a bicycle,

trusting

the world will be made whole again.

A door opens,

a person enters

(or some would say exits)

and

the earth turns again.

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Cliches and kittens

Posted on August 30, 2013 by eteal

Every cliche was true once,

(ask any kitten)

kitten and ball o yarn

We wind and unwind; we chase and pounce and play.

And so it is with our daily practices –

Once fresh and filled with joy, they become the old toy

or worse the sanctified cliche.

Be mindful of sacred play-

for it is dangerous if unattended with love.

 but equally essential for our evolution.

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