True Self
T - The shape of Tarot’s Hanged Man’s cross, the sacrifice for wisdom, the shape of the Greek letter tau, which sounds like Lao Tzu’s Tao, the Way, the walk towards Truth. R - Regret, rueing past times, and running away from the Truth, then catching myself,...
After School at the Office
Toilet, by its many names, takes turds and toots with only a light expectation of care. This device was the seat of my family's shared sense of humor. So surprising was it that my beloved found nothing humorous in potty, poop, or pop-pop-pop. Enameled cast iron sink...
Promises
Promising changePromising reliefIf I am willing to do the workI will turn over a new leafFreedom is a giftLike a breath of fresh airI have new healthy choicesA life I now can bearLiving in the presentMindful and awakeFeeling Higher Powers loveFor recovery...
Trees and Connection
Throughout most of my childhood,I climbed my beloved climbing tree that made sour plums in the summer.The best climbing tree in the neighborhood was in the front yard of an aged retired couplewho had been missionaries in Japan.Not a word about religion was...
Powerless
Less Power I get,Power I lose,when I refuse yetmy focus to choose. If I focus outwardsway down my power goes.When I focus inwardsway up my power flows. Limited is my control,When, where, with whom I connect.My Inner Family makes me feel whole,others mostly made me...
Fall Asleep by the Flash
Communion with the Most High Power (Church)I did not feel a thing,My son was with me,We came to give thanks,To remember you,You offered communion,We received you. (Animal Sanctuary)I communed with my son,In the sanctuary of birds,Animals hurt along the way,Cared for...
Tension
Walking stiff like a robotArms swaying outwardAttempting to take up physical spaceHead held highChest up and out Do you feel it? Hips hold stress from today and trauma from yester yearsMuscles surrounding my pelvis are short and tightTough like a tennis ball with all...
Searching for a Higher Power
Empowerment: Protecting My Inner Child
Higher Power
If you are out there, grant me Strength, to persevere, when I tell myself it is too muchPerspective, to not exaggerate things or distract or me from my goalsTranquility, in quiet measure, throughout my daysPatience, for myself and others, as we are all on our...