Tag Archives: sumi-e

MINE

Posted on December 29, 2017 by eteal

Everything belongs to Him. although he has no flag to raise, no pennant to wave, no deed or bill of sale, no label maker, or sharpie – He needs none of these –   He careful claims it all with … Continue reading →

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Sun on a rainy day

Posted on December 28, 2017 by eteal

The sky was grey, Not a shred of blue, But outside the studio , a hurricane had blown a stalk of sunflowers down months ago, And there in the rain, all along the fallen stalks, were blooms, reaching to the … Continue reading →

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Gifts

Posted on December 27, 2017 by eteal

She brought him her prize, a small rubber snake. . Graciously, he took it and tossed it into the air. And a game was born. . True trust is found in the mutuality of play.

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Values

Posted on December 26, 2017 by eteal

She dragged her stolen prize onto the pillow, Growling and barking at any four legged that passed by, The cats could not have cared less… And the big dog wondered… Can something freely given be considered stolen? What has value … Continue reading →

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And to all…

Posted on December 25, 2017 by eteal

The good, the true and the beautiful cuddled into my father ‘s chair and fell fast asleep. The cushions so infused with love for so long, With open arms, Welcoming All who come, Are irresistible after all. . May we,in … Continue reading →

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DANCE

Posted on December 25, 2017 by eteal

  Dance with Joy Dance with Hope. Dance with Love. Dance with Peace. Dance with Possibility. But where ever you are, whomever you are with, DANCE.   (stomp, leap, twirl, sleep.  repeat.)

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Protections

Posted on December 22, 2017 by eteal

He was big. A huge cat. With huge cheek shields… Feral and untouchable, Looking like British gentlemen mobster in his soft grey suit and white gloves. Somehow he had been given the innocuous name of Mittens … (Bullies come in … Continue reading →

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Brutal blessings

Posted on December 21, 2017 by eteal

I sit outside, While battles rage inside and out. The raptor swoops, And glides… Returning to make sure I saw Her. . Forget the battles, Forget the war… Remember what we came here for. . LOVE.

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guest

Posted on December 20, 2017 by eteal

the tiniest green frog joined me today in my fog. e hopped across the table to my mug of tea, and in the shadow of my bowl gave me company. blessed be.      

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Love & devotion

Posted on December 18, 2017 by eteal

Everyone still thought she was a puppy, At 13 inches, she was as many moons… They didn’t see her hair turned gray, Her muzzle had always been white. Her eyes now milky, gazed with love on All She saw. But … Continue reading →

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