Photo by Caleb Kastein on Unsplash Laughter of the north wind Promise of the morning sun Wisdom of the ancient rivers Perseverance of the mountains Spirit far above the tallest trees Spirit deep within the mother's heart Spirit deep within my soul

Afternoon thunder awakens me. I'm still here. I pause to listen. The rumble fades. Drawn outside, I inhale the clean air as it begins to rain - again. Bare feet to the earth. Face to the sky. Arms stretched out. Rain dances with my tears. I breathe. I am alive. I am alive. I am... Continue Reading →

My doubts and fears Are shadows cast From dark days long since past And I..... I am a creature of light.

The morning of August 8th, 2016, I awoke from a "dream" where I visited my great grandmother who we always called Little Grandma. I found myself in the tiny mountain town where my extended family lived for almost a century and where I spent a lot of my childhood. I was wandering downtown, marveling at... Continue Reading →