Roots of Truth

Of all the ways it could have went but didn’tI miss the ignorance the most.The day I took the time to taste an apple I realized none of this is real.That the bitterness of our fruits is too much to…

Reap What’s Sown

Finally Death… we meetAs a child I felt your presence,Your gaze from afar.I once caught a glimpse of youAs you stood at the wood line at dusk.The setting sun reveled your face to me.The moment our eyes meta fear embraced…

Lonesome Hollow

Night has long since fallen….A blood moon rises in the west While the fire keeps it’s cracklingVigil over the mountain meadowLoneliness creeps inTo share with me the night Welcomed, we embraceMy faithful friendMany nights have we been kin The stars,…

Broken Silence

My daughter and I started the day as usual.With each day getting longer, our morning routine is a bit brighter.On our way out the door Bri had stopped dead in her tracks as I turned to shut the door.When I…

As Willows Weep

A heavy mist crept over the hillsThrough the oak ridge and pines….It settles low in the valleyAnd heavy on my mind….A somber brotherKin to the moonless night….A lonely loverWith no will to fight….Broken heartedHe lays his babe to sleep….And sits…

My Compass

Keep your heart and mind open.Find family in everyone.Live for the good of all people.Have a constant outstretched hand.Love without conditions.Listen to the heart, yours and others.Honor our Creator and Her creation.Think through stereotypes.Give more than you take.Be never a…