Joe

He is an animal whisperer

He is a sign sharer

He is a number conveyer

He is an angel attuner

He is a nature lover

He is a fashion finder

He is a style saver

He is an inspiring teacher

He is a rhetorical question

He is a riveting riddle

He is a compelling conundrum

He is a terrific traveler

He is a loving son

He is a caring brother

He is a faithful friend

He is a loyal companion

He is a wonderful wordsmith

He is a soulful speaker

He is a thoughtful tenant

He is an earthkeeper

He is a forest tender

He is a gift giver

He is an avid reader

He is a journey taker

He is wonderfully awake

He is consciously aware

He draws outside the lines

    and beyond reality

He goes within the mind

    and into the heart

He walks to the beat 

    of his own drum

He steps in tune 

    with the universe

He seeks harmony 

    with the Earth

    and all its inhabitants

He gives generously

    of his time and talents

He wishes well for the world

He believes in a better planet

His compassionate, caring and open heart

    bring joy to all he encounters

His spirit is pure and true

May it rise higher and shine brighter

    and inspire all who meet him

He is a soul who goes direct to source

May he always share his brilliance

    with those around him

We are all the better for it

Shine, Joe, Shine!

MAL 12/31/20

Andrea

She is a nature lover

She is a bird watcher

She is a yogi master

She is a powerful poet

She is a wonderful writer

She is a genuine journaler

She is a reflective reader

She is intuitively introspective

She is seriously soulful

She is generously gifted

She is artfully awakened

She is provocatively playful

She is tremendously talented

She is consistently compassionate

She is quintessentially quiet

She is meticulously mindful

She consciously communes with her cycles

She fearlessly faces her inner demons

She is energetically enthusiastic 

    about the environment

She has an alluring aura

She has a captivating charisma

She is divinely demure

She is kissably kind

She has evocative eyes

She has a sparkling smile

She is beautifully bewitching

She is a keeper of kismet

She is a virtuoso of values

She is whimsically wise

She is impeccably insightful

She is tremendously thoughtful

She is extremely empathetic

She is exceedingly encouraging

She is solemnly sympathetic

She is a wise old owl

    in a young starling's body

    with the voice of a nightingale

    and the spirit of a hawk,

Who inspires like an eagle,

    as she soars high in the sky,

    rising above all obstacles,

    clearing any challenges,

Completely confident

    she will always return

    to her secure nest

    in the majestic mountains

Courageously calling all others

    to gather and find their own way home 

    and to see the glorious world

    surrounding them if they but 

    open their eyes.

MAL 12/4/20

Sun Kissed

The Sun rises gently as I tread
Casting streaks and shadows
Across the icy snow
It greets me cheerfully
As it peeks through the trees
Rising higher with each step
Shining brighter with each lap
The trees shield it from my eyes
Creating beauty as I pass
I never tire of its views
I get a thrill from each glance
I try to capture every moment
But lenses never do it justice
The peace and joy it brings to me
Can never be expressed fully
My images and words
Are my best attempt
To share with the world
The pleasure that I feel 
When it kisses me

MAL 2/1/19
Reflection upon my walk on a sun kissed morning. 

Wet and Wind

The earth is soaked and swollen
from yesterday's day long rain.
The leaves are scattered in 
random patterns like a wet carpet
and the wind swirls and follows me
as I circle on the path.

The Archangels and Goddess support me
as I merge with the wet earth
and walk with the whirling wind.
I become one with nature 
and find my center
in the chaos of the world.

Written on 10/15/17 as walking in park
after a long rain the previous day
Archangels Raphael, Purliniak, Sandalphon 
were with me as well as Goddess Saraswati

Morning Observation

The dew glistens and sparkles 
as the sun streaks across the grass. 
The trees are illuminated 
as if in a spotlight from the sky. 
Morning sounds of traffic and the birds 
compete to be heard,
as the squirrels scurry around, 
foraging for food.

The Sun lifts its head, 
warming my face 
as I walk quietly and slowly, 
inhaling the sights and sounds,
letting them sink into my skin,
nourish my soul,
calm my mind
and bring balance to my body. 

If we open our eyes and ears, 
we can find the beauty and joy in nature
amidst the bustle of the world. 

All Must Go

Fall is falling all around us
Autumn leaves co-mingle 
at my feet
They hang on 
with battered limbs
until giving in to 
the insistent wind

Like rain they drop
from all directions
loosening
their grip on life
"Must hold on a little longer"
some not ready 
to die yet

No discrimination
as to color, shape or size
All must go
by time of winter

No leaf 
can be left standing
No disruption 
to the rite
All must be sacrificed
in the cleansing
The baring of the trees

The cycle
of the seasons
must continue as it has
Mother Nature knows
the reason
All must succumb
to her will

Red Sky

"Red sky at night, sailor's delight,
Red sky at morning, sailors take warning"

The old saying came to mind 
as I stepped out into a red sky at dawn
It was full of bright pinks and oranges
with ominous dark gray clouds
Then it burst into a flame of golden yellow
but soon simmered into subtler shades of pink and gray
until the colors slowly faded away

What fortune that I was able to see
this wonderful display of light and color
at the start of a dreary day
What wonders are all around us
waiting to be found if we care to notice
Nature provides more enjoyment
and variety than any show on earth

10/14/14

Solitary Hike

The forest greets me with an array of colors
The leaves provide a carpet for my feet
The trees breathe life into this peaceful space
The sun plays hide and seek through their heads
as it blesses me with its filtered light

I am alone with no one but myself for company
The quiet seeps into my soul
as I patiently pave my way on the path
Time has no measure as I meander around

Nature is abundant in these beautiful surroundings
Completely supporting me as I contemplate
the meaning of my life

Inspiration

The fresh crisp air caresses my face
As the Sun greets me with a warm embrace
The birds chirp and call from their hiding places
Nature blesses me with all its graces

The blue sky above fills me with delight
The dew on the grass shimmers in the light
The leaves whisper as they move to and fro
The trees freely tell me all that they know

Inspiration all around me refreshes my soul,
nourishes my spirit, making me whole

9/19/14
Inspired to write this on a walk in my little park,
with all of nature surrounding me. 

View From Above

Tiny specks 
across the land
mingled with 
the desert sand

The majestic peaks 
spread far and wide
From my viewpoint
they cannot hide

Plots of earth
carved out so neat
Look so uniform
from my seat

From my perch
above the clouds
The beauty before me
speaks clear and loud

I can almost 
see eternity
As I gaze at
the landscape 
before me

Moon Dance

I howl at the moon
in my manic state,
Unable to control
my urge to stay up late;
At the witching hour,
I give into my fate.

My spirit soars as high
as the tide that swiftly rises;
I feel it draw me in,
as it excites and energizes;
With the moon as its strong ally,
there can be no compromises.

The endless energy
pulses though my veins;
Intoxicating and alluring,
never seeming to drain;
I enter into a world
where I feel no pain.

So I dance under the moon,
and ride high with the tide;
Feeling every beam and wave,
till they subside;
This is the part of me
I no longer have to hide.

                              MAL 9/17/13

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Full_moon.jpeg

The Beckoning Breeze

                      By Susan Abramson http://torontodesigners.com/blog/

The breeze blows softly on a beautiful summer day;
Cool and soothing, it calls us to come and play.

“Don’t stay inside,” it chides as it flows
Freely through the curtains;
Its urgency grows.

You belong with me, out here flying free;

Good things await you, come out and see.

Don’t wait another second,

Don’t wait another breath,
Listen to the call and find Nature’s wealth.

                                                                    MAL 6/30/13

The Park

Round and round I walk on the path,
As nature encircles me in its grasp.
The stately trees are treasured friends,
Always standing around each bend.

The blue sky opens far and wide,

As the white clouds go floating by;
Their changing shapes lead to reverie,
Imagining who and what they might be.

The children playing can be heard all around,

Always a cheerful and pleasant sound;
A tiny oasis amidst the busy streets,
Where for a moment we can find some peace.

                                                             MAL 8/10/13

The Smoky Mountains

  

                   By Mark File via Romantic Asheville Travel Guide           

Up in the mountains so smoky and blue,
We marveled in awe at the spectacular view;
On Clingman's dome we set our sights,
Determined to climb to the highest heights.

The path was steep with many stops,
But finally we reached the top;
The misty haze engulfed it all,
As we reached the peak so very tall.

Back down we came along the trail,

Noting the flowers so very frail.
Newfound Gap was next on our list,
A wonderful sight not to be missed.

A blue haze covered the trees,

Over the mountains as far as you could see;
We made our way down through the clouds,
Taking as much time as would allow.

One last stop to end our day,
A nature trail along the way;
The rushing river so close to our feet,
Was a nice surprise, a special treat.

We hated to leave this peaceful place,

Away from the world and its hectic pace;
But as we left the mountains behind,
We held onto its treasures we were blessed to find.

                                                                            MAL 8/1/13

Camping

In the woods we gather among the trees,
Enjoying the quiet and the breeze.

The sounds of nature surround us all,

As we listen to their echoing call.

How very nice to get away,
From the call of another day.

All of us join in the fun,
From morning until the setting sun.

At twilight we start to settle down,

Some quiet time can then be found.

Sitting by the firelight,

Sharing stories is such a delight.

We never want the day to end,
Especially when shared with friends.

                                                                 MAL 7/6/13

Trees

The trees majestic as they stand,
Rise up across the land.

Shielding us from golden rays;

Protecting us on summer days.

The air we breathe they help to flow;

Giving us more than we know.

They reach up into the sky,

Where birds soar as they fly.

The birds take rest from traveling;

Their calls cry out, echoing.

The squirrels bounce from branch to branch,

Staking their claim at every chance.

Providing homes for many creatures;
Finding a purpose for every feature.

The wonders of Nature never end,
Especially these treasured friends.

                                               MAL 7/4/13

Bountiful Berries

Bountiful berries bursting from the trees;
Delicious morsels abundant and free.

Excitement of discovery as they come into sight;

Joy of tasting can be found in every bite.

The Earth provides for those that look around;

Open your eyes and see what can be found.

Abundant treasures are sprinkled along our way;

So take the time to look for them each day.

                                                                           MAL 7/2/13

http://the3foragers.blogspot.com

Walk With Me

The clouds speak to me with white wisps across the sky;
The birds beckon as they fly.

The sun warms me as I walk amidst the trees;
Nature calls to me with every breeze.

My mind quiets as I listen to the sounds;

Sweet stillness echoes and resounds.

Little flowers flock amongst the grass;
Fluttering along the path as I pass.

The joy and beauty is there for all to see,

So won’t you come and walk along with me?

                                                                            MAL 6/30/13