Change

It can occur

suddenly,

Blanketing each aspect

of our lives

Before we are

ready.

It can occur

at a moment's notice,

Shaking our system

to the core

With little time

to react.

A natural part

of life;

Unexpected, eye-opening,

revealing.

4/14/2011

Spring Rain (a haiku)

Torrential rainfall

hits the ground one spring evening

as neighborhoods slept.

4/13/2011

Persephone's Return

All over Morningside Heights

the branches spring to life,

flowers budding in

shades of

lilac, rose, and ivory.

Persephone marks her return

to our chilled land

In a swift burst

of color.

4/12/2011

Unlock

I lay down that hesitation,

the nagging seed

of doubt that

Invades my mind at

the least opportune

moment.

I lay down that fear,

the frequent chant

of 'I can't' that

Threatens to drown

out any progress

I've made.

I pick up my soul,

unlocking the door

of my cage,

Walking out toward

the shining rays

of possibility.

4/11/2011

Not Without Words

You are always a

caring person,

Even when you

don't have the words.

We always have things

to talk about,

Sometimes without

saying a word.

We know when

the other is frustrated,

Even when

words escape us.

We bonded together

when Mom died,

And you said

all the right words.

Now you are

moving on,

Yet we continue

to share words;

Words, stories, dreams,

links never breaking.

4/10/2011

The path (a cinquain)

Path;

long, storied.

Weaving, winding, twisting.

I take my time.

Patience.

4/9/2011

Neighbor's Dogs (a cinquain)

Pets.

fluffy, white.

Running, jumping, playing.

Two lively small dogs.

Joyful.

4/8/2011