Category: 31-Day Poetry Challenge

Hiking in the fall in the mountains high above the Rhine and its tributaries, late grapes on colorful vines are waiting for the first frost - only a memory now. Holding onto my grandfather's hand, we walk between carousels set up in the middle of our historic downtown. I trust him to wait for me when I leave … Continue reading Day 31 – Only

So many meanings and applications. It all begins with that first cut, when we enter this world, and our connection with our mother is CUT off A paper cut always catches us by surprise - cutting out stars from golden paper, that will twinkle in the candles lit on the tree, and gently dance in the … Continue reading Day 30 – Cut

  There is nothing better than hiking with your best friend that knows you better than anyone else in the world? Hiking up mountains to get to the view from the top, then slowly descending on a different path to take win all the beauty. Going out on a dinner date away from everyday chores and … Continue reading Day 29 – Date

  There is a reason why people around the world, with the exception of the USA, place importance on food. Eating together with friends and family is the connection that not only feeds our bodies but also our souls. Eating locally grown foods, prepared with the expectation of delightful, new tastes and the adventure to … Continue reading Day 28 – Eat

The word reminds me of my wedding bouquet, the one I held when we got married in Tønder/Denmark, thirty-six years ago on October 30, 1980. The bouquet was a dream in pink - Roses, Gerbera Daisies, Baby's Breath. It matched my pink angora dress perfectly. We danced into the courthouse, holding the flowers tightly, and we … Continue reading Day 27 – Bouquet

Shaking  in my boots, I know I have to speak my truth. I need to find the right words to bring my point across without people thinking that I am manipulating them; which essentially is what I will do and why should I care what others think of me? The finesse of diplomacy - sometimes … Continue reading Day 26 – Confront

Do you pay attention to the subtle signs we receive from the universe? I usually don't look out for them and I am totally surprised when I come across one, not always following what is shown. Just to give you an example - I recently was daydreaming about a newer old car than the one … Continue reading Day 25 – Sign

I have always considered myself a global citizen, European rather than German traveled to Ireland, Italy, France, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark Belgium, The Netherlands, Ibiza, Gran Canaria, and Tenerife. Transplanted to the United States thirty-one years ago, not thrilled, rather  - unhappy, a stranger in a strange culture in a country full of misinterpretation and misunderstandings … Continue reading Day 24 – Global

Not quite a blowout, but a car malfunctioning with the water pump trying to prevent overheating with lovely billowing clouds of steam and stink to extinguish the fan fire under the hood. Blowout of emotions in choir unrest everywhere where should one start to stop volatile events? Tired, I am staring at the screen reminiscing … Continue reading Day 23 – Blowout

Have you ever experienced an OFF day? Yesterday was a day like that. I woke up cross with the world, knowing that a full day of computer work was ahead of me. It didn't help that my husband cheerfully announced that he'd go for a hike, 'It must be nice to be retired.' was my crisp response. … Continue reading Day 22 – Off