I am so grateful

to the heights that we desire

memories’ bubbles

she removes her veil

just the other day, grape leaves

contrast is but life

separate you stand

that make you feel like you’re on

to find happiness

look up — perspective

flow through the ocean of sky

fractal winter days

trees churn with current

that make you feel like you’re on

selfless river here

night time thoughts bring focus

at the junction. Sand and sea.

fractal winter days

the lenses we have

flow through the ocean of sky

evening prayers

play brings character

ripples from raindrops expand

days, loops, through the years

at the tops of hills

but I was deeply shrouded

ev’ry living cell

the mind of a child

it was always here — ready

earth and sky as one

you ensure the life

whisper of white oaks and fir

for a sunlit hug

let yourself be here

pack them like bijou trinkets

positive? a shift

at the tops of hills

you can feel it at the edge

to the norms of life

see the underneath

that draw you in; and call you

leap up to kiss sky

I always look up

smoothing bumps, magnifying

singing of glory

you’re my paradox

to play in the winds of life

shining through the ground

you reach down into

the silhouettes of anthers

for it’s what I have

walking random paths

moss draping over branches

filtered solar light

sing to the kitties

moments learning the flowers

leap up to kiss sky

ink can be messy

reach, spread your canopy

until you take flight