PICTURE PERFECT DAY

Today’s a picture perfect day
The kind meant to be savored
I'd love to try to bottle it
And take a sip, unwavered

To tackle life’s next task or quest,
Undaunted by the thought.
Empowered by the memory,
The essence I had caught.

Drink energy when mine has waned,
Renewed by nature’s realm
Tap its strength when life gets hard
And threats to overwhelm

Sadly, though, it's not to be
And so I'll keep instead
These memories and images
Locked safe inside my head.

LJC 8-26-17
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DEER

A deer and I crossed paths today,

I scared him half to death.

Since deer are skittish anyway,

I stood and held my breath.

Browsing in a nearby field,

Then sipping from the brook;

Sad to interrupt his meal

But I just had to look.

His coat was beige and tawny

He looked a healthy buck

I felt both sad and happy

Encouraged by my luck

If only I could tell him

“I don't mean any harm.

Just finish eating as you were

While I just watch and learn”.

Copyright LJC 8/25/14

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WINTER STORM STELLA

Today I am thankful

Despite all this snow

No school and no work

So nowhere to go.

For Dana who shovels

And Gary who plows

Thankful my kids

Arrived home safe now.

I’m thankful for warmth

And keeping the power

To cook nourishing food

And steaming hot shower.

For watching the birds

Grabbing food on the wing

And hunkering down

While dreaming of spring.

LJC 3-14-17