stars

star light
stars bright
pick a star
for me tonight
let me dream away from here
hear me scream out to fresh air
not born dark by prior pain
nor ruined scars via acid rain
but virgin born by rays of light
virgin scores sleep tonight
with ladies clean dreams alight
from above
pure
pure
love

ultimate expressions

Inspirational Poetry- Rumi, Pablo Neruda, Mary Oliver and Others!

Rumi - the master

Rumi Love and Ecstasy Poems

by far one of the most in touch souls to write.....

feel this

camouflage

little red riding hood cloaked all in blue
wanders in woods concealed not to who
seeks of her color masking true hues
guarded by forest over time grew
tall by sweet innocence sent from above
reeking of passion, dreaming of love

diabetic seizure

I feel like a girl
who ate dessert
and forgot dinner
skipping to sugar
missing nutritious substance
along the way

a lady in waiting

A knight riding a cyber horse has passed my window. I'm not sure if he's a prince, but he feels like one. I guess that makes it true for we each own our reality and who's to argue with my perception? :)

Time shall tell as we know so well. Not much more I want to say about that.

tragedy at Ledges gate

So last month at the entrance point to this beautiful park, a 20 year old girl slammed her car into this stone label with such impact that the car burst into flames and she was killed. It took them days to identify her or the car for that matter (which was a new car even) and I found it all hard to believe such a tragic happening could take place in such a serene environment. (notice flowers wrapped around the wildlife sign on the far right). Dear Lord, please bless her soul.
http://www.midiowanews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15984209&BRD=2700&PAG=461&dept_id=554188&rfi=8

and on the lighter side of life, check out this article
95 years of loved ones, poems, and yes, a mule bite
http://www.midiowanews.com/site/tab3.cfm?newsid=16117639&BRD=2700&PAG=461&dept_id=554371&rfi=6

Ledges State Park

Valentine's Day hike.

I'm heading down from the high ridge trail.


















Peas creek flows through the park with several places cars get to drive through the water.

Temperatures broke records with highs in the upper 60's - what a treat! The wind was really blowing and kept me feeling just perfect, not too warm, not too cold.

I probably should have spent more time stretching according to my calves 2 days later.

let's go hiking

Today I'm celebrating with a nice hike. All by myself so I'm not limited by other people's laziness.

http://www.stateparks.com/ledges.html

http://areas.wildernet.com/pages/area.cfm?areaID=iasplg&CU_ID=1

http://www.iowadnr.com/parks/state_park_list/ledges.html

may everyone have a blessed day!!!!!

a valentine poem

For you Valentine

holiday cheer
special for who
touches love hearts
passes up blue
moments of doubt
for kisses of hope
only a start
this message’s scope
larger than limits
grasp’d by a mind
heavenly showers
hints of the kind
wishes I send
on this fine day
may eruptions of joy
dance, live & play
today,
tomorrow, & into God’s beyond

keeping up

Let's see, my friend, Don, who had the heart attack is coming home tomorrow. He can walk & get around, but sure is looking at an uphill climb.

Job hunt 2006 is going well. Lots of people are out there, but today I found a great ad that I sure hope describes my job. I have decided I would make a great administrative assistant. Tis what I seek.

Love life, hummm looking up. My long lost love/nightmare has reappeared & is claiming to want sobriety. We'll see how that goes. I so badly want to believe in fairy tales.

On my side of the coin, my sobriety exists. Weekend evenings seem to be more of a struggle, I'm going to plan ahead to avoid such frustrations. I continue to have great ideas for improving our community & this fight against the meth war. I won't say "drug" war. I still don't believe our marijuana laws are just. Not if alcohol is legal. That is just messed up.

I'm actually going to turn down yet my second chance this month to travel. As much as I love it (and would love to get out of dodge), I'm damn tired of all the details and crap that gets screwed up when I'm gone. Not to even mention this month is my mom's time out and I've doggie duty.

Snow is falling from the sky. It's so pretty, drifting lightly from crisp dark skies. Isn't supposed to accumulate to much, but it sure is pretty.

That's the news for now. May God keep ya all safe & sound!