In Gratitude

In Gratitude I watch from my window as the night begins to steal the day pushing the smashed pumpkin sun lower and lower into its fiery furnace The sky glorious in majestic purple sewn with golden threads  My heart is full at this sight Taking my breath with its beauty It is in these chanceContinue reading “In Gratitude”

Rite of Passage – Poem of the Month – February 2021

Rite of Passage Dusty pink taffeta sky lays in folds against a blue-grey background of twilight The raft of northern ducks silhouetted and bobbing on a pewter lake mirroring the last of the day’s offering A rising moon chases the sun from view as darkness descends Sounds fall silent when the day  gives way toContinue reading “Rite of Passage – Poem of the Month – February 2021”

Rhythm

Rhythm The soft breeze liftedan early morning mistThe skies clearedas the sun appearedand the earth was kissed Equal parts of dayshared with the nightwho darkens the skyas we close our eyeswhile they fight for the light A circle of existencegiving life and breathYesterday is history Tomorrow is a mysteryUntil we meet our death  Christine Bolton – Poetry for HealingContinue reading “Rhythm”

Day and Night

Day and Night Beneath the dark grey cloudsThe brazen sun ignitedShining its light on the earthA sight to be delighted A flock of starlings scatteredLike a carpet shaken with might A climactic end of day Exhausting into the night Colors vivid and dramaticA wave of madness in the skySpiked like a feverOnly the moon knows why Waiting in the wingstoContinue reading “Day and Night”