Shiny objects

Posted on January 31, 2013 by eteal

I, too,  like shiny objects.

crow with pearl

Like the sun and the moon

and the

stars

in your eyes.

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Directions

Posted on January 30, 2013 by eteal

I saw three geese flying south today.

three geese

But we are already in the south –

You’re going in the wrong direction!

Really? Says who?

Directions?

We carry our maps inside.

Don’t you?

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Anger

Posted on January 29, 2013 by eteal

I open the door.

There twin shadows fight

anger 1

Each one reacting to

some slight

perceived in an instant

reacted to

from ancient ancestral wounds

of mine and home

Hiss and spit

yowl and puff

till a peacemaker arrives

peace taocat

and the angry shadows flee the porch light

and into the night

they bound

melting into the healing darkness.

And all she did was sit there.

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Curiosity

Posted on January 28, 2013 by eteal

curious puppy

Feel scared?

Get curious!

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Three Squirrels

Posted on January 27, 2013 by eteal

three squirrels 1

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Reflections

Posted on January 26, 2013 by eteal

taocat mirrored

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Cats, Cars and Caring

Posted on January 25, 2013 by eteal

undercar cat 2Under my car,

(hidden, unbidden, between work and lunchtime)

 on a hunch I tap my hood

and

stood

as I watched your ancient body

creak it’s way out from under

metal and wheel

and gaze at me from the shrubbery.

undercar cat

I blink and you are gone.

Thank you for keeping me mindful.

I am grateful you are here.

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Possibilities

Posted on January 24, 2013 by eteal

The earth is round,

the possibilities are endless.

egg 1

  But her orbit is elliptical,

like an egg, perhaps?

What will hatch next?

Wonders never cease.

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Piggies or Cavies

Posted on January 23, 2013 by eteal

Whatever you call me,

guinea pigs

is only what you call me.

I have other names as well.

Beautiful, mysterious names

filled with starstuffs and oranges

and love.

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Peace be with you.

Posted on January 22, 2013 by eteal

pace e bene

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