Fire with fire

Do you fight fire with fire? Douse it with water? Let it burn? This past week has been one such … More

Composition of your life

I am short in stature, petite as some would say politely. Compared to others around me, I have not had … More

Zen #Haiku 261

Life is. No matter. Order in chaos. Silence awakens the soul. ~ FlorenceT The haiku is a contribution to Ronovan’s Haiku … More

Live your life…

It’s the weekend… something bop-py to listen to, and perhaps a little reminder? But first, the lyrics… and enjoy! … More

A lesson of jet-lag

Jet lagged, and my body can’t sense its clock. This is not about sleeping or waking, feeling hungry or otherwise. … More

A meditation

These past few months have been a meditation of sorts – on the meaning of life not on the grand … More

We did not lose ourselves.

We did not lose ourselves because in each moment we were creating ourselves. Decades of life… every moment, every decision … More

When he still needs me

When he still needs me Not to be his crutch, his protector Neither craving attention nor adulation; But a witness … More

Are you the new person drawn toward me?

Are you the new person drawn toward me? To begin with, take warning, I am surely far different from what … More

Artificial interventions

Note to self: pay attention to the road. But the random thoughts… Driving along, and noticing council workers “trimming” flora … More

A mirror looking into you

Many of you know I am enthralled by David Whyte’s poetry. As is its nature, poetry touches differently upon each … More

Words like rain #Haiku 205

This haiku is a contribution to Ronovan’s Haiku Challenge #205. This week’s prompt words are tyrant and hope. If you are interested in … More

A birthday thought

Another year, and I notice a difference. No lingering doubt, no attending sorrow of what the day represented. Reclaiming gratitude … More

Man Down, a poem by Kate Tempest

Go to a quiet place, let the words rain on you, contemplate… Man down Let it be known: no … More

Manifesto for living

I have had this on my wall for as long as I can remember, and I didn’t think to share … More

Death #Haiku Challenge 190 @RonovanWrites

RonovanWrites Haiku Challenge 190 with prompt words – tart, sweet I got into a conversation with a friend about Zen … More

Simplicity #Haiku Challenge 189 @RonovanWrites

RonovanWrites Haiku Challenge 189 with prompt words – zen, noise The word “Zen” is derived from the Sanskrit … More

Pulse #Haiku Challenge 188 @RonovanWrites

RonovanWrites Haiku Challenge 188 with prompt words – quick, slip As the slip glides down, Blood quickens, his eyes … More

Shy #Haiku Challenge 187 @RonovanWrites

RonovanWrites Haiku Challenge 187 with prompt words – shy, blush A day shy of spring, Blushes of beauty emerge, … More

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