intake of breath cools the flame that longs to rage across the bush crackling delight while it fills the air with smoke of discontent until it ends in conflagration 4.26.17

i hibernate the day until the shroud of night keep the quiet close to me stay hidden in the light promises so often made then trampled underfoot need to rest a little more then wash off all your soot i have no fear in this life welcome joy and pain patience i do cultivate until …

my travels take another turn disappointment leaves its aftertaste as you stay swaddled in your hesitation each twist may cause me to pause a moment in unknowing then unabashed i take a step towards my destination 4.24.17 [Image Source]

we plant seeds between us watch for them to grow in a bed of anticipation and all the hopes we sow the possible so delicate a maybe so unsure we wait within our wonder to see if love concurs 4.23.17

i paddle along the lake’s edge where the wild grasses grow broken branches guard the shore from intrepid explorers tangled in the swampy strands descending deep into the water i wonder what the darkness hides that the muck has claimed its own you retreated into hiding a submersion of solitude while i above watch the …