Category: 31-Day Poetry Challenge

Yesterday, when Raven and I walked Spirit, we tried to figure out our favorite season, inspired by the magnificent colors of the trees along the streets. Summer was immediately dismissed. The triple-digit temperatures being a detriment to happiness for post-menopausal women. Although I do like summers in the park by the Rogue where a cool … Continue reading Day 21 – Park

  The forecast says Another storm system Is making its way To our region. It will encourage me To enjoy a gentle morning With my dog cuddling In bed with me. Coffee is brewing In the kitchen And soon my husband Will bring in the blue and white cup. What could be better Than having … Continue reading Day 20- Weekend

When I look in the mirror I notice a woman with fine lines. It takes time to get used to the face that smiles back at me since my heart holds an image that is no longer there. Except perhaps for the smiling eyes so much more serious nowadays than thirty years ago. They reflect … Continue reading Day 19 – Notice

Driving home from town I turn onto my street the third driveway on the left is mine. Today I took the right drive up to my house and up near the top, big rocks line the side of the road. They had not been there when I left in the morning, Carefully, so as not to damage … Continue reading Day 18 -Neighbor

I had this terrible habit of putting my course books under my pillows the night before finals - I thought it might help me retain short-term knowledge needed to pass the exams. Of course, it never did! Some things were always amiss. and neither cussing nor cursing helped me remember. Dread to fail made me … Continue reading Day 17 – Study

  Oh, how fun it would be to go back to when I was little. When everything around me appeared enormous and splendid and I wished to one day just be like that! Now that I am an adult, not always splendid, I just wished the little girl would reappear and take me by the hand, holding … Continue reading Day 16 – Little

Receiving a personal note means a lot to me, it documents that someone, somewhere took the time to sit down, choose paper and pen, or any other modern device, and shared their thoughts. Sometimes the messages are sweet remembrances that float up and touch my heart light like a feather sailing on strong winds. Other times a note … Continue reading Day 14 – Mail

Aware of the rain predicted to hit today, the steady knock, knock on the roof top and skylights supports the end of the fire season. Aware of the wooden fences that solidly block out the views of a beautiful valley, enveloping the crop and protecting it from intruders. The precious green plants that cause so … Continue reading Day 13 – Aware

  Have you ever noticed how dramatic the sky looks in the fall? Have you ever followed the low clouds racing across the wide valley in a storm? In my country of origin we call this 'Bavarian Sky'. Have you ever been awed by stunning sunsets? The beauty replenishes my heart as I sit still … Continue reading Day 12 – Sky

When my friends receive a thank-you note, it is not always for gifts. Most of the times, I just like to thank them for being in my life. When I wake up and gaze outside, still caught in a dream, I smile at the day and gratitude comes easy. Thanks ~ for having a soft bed, a … Continue reading Day 11 – Thanks