Category Archives: The Now

The daily day-to-day or the nightly night-to-night

The step after fledging

A young crow sits in the entangled branches of the ancient tree. Waiting (not to commit to a murder) to join a flock of fine feathered friends and fly to freedoms. ( we all need many ways to be free)

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Starling’s Cry

The first time i heard your call, i was sitting on the edge of the bed of my living/dying father. “Who is that I asked?” “An immigrant.” Oh darling Starling, i thought you were native to Boston, like we were. … Continue reading

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Jewels

Morning jewels shimmer, and catch me unaware – I catch myself before I tear your web: the fabric of your life – and yet,  When I move my foot – I discover that I have stepped on a guy wire … Continue reading

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An Ostentatious Gaggle

“What do they mean ‘murder of crows’?”  “Are we not as ostentatious as peacocks?” “Have we not the charm of finches?” HUSH! or you will soon be as gaggling as geese. What others label you says more about them, than … Continue reading

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Birds on a Wire

We all must learn to fly together.

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Laundry or nap?

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? Come take a nap too, … Continue reading

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Woven

How did I get here? Does that matter? It will not help you find your way back – for You are always here.

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Laundry Day

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fly?

Fly? are you kidding? I see you beckon me from the window –  i go outside but can not stay. i am still learning how to build my cocoon. i am still melting into becoming. 

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Family Tree

Family is more than roots and leaves, it is all the feathered angels that land on our branches, and  help our spirits soar.

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