Keepsakes

Mandala

Turquoise Satin

Purple Trip Revisited

Burst 2g

Pink Orb

Different Leaf Same Tree

Photograph was taken next to the old West Texas Utilities power plant.

Look here; this is me

Standing behind you

Always waiting

We branch from the same tree

But I'm not like you

I'm always patient

Pausing for my time

Always waiting

We come from the same seed

But I am distinct

Watch me wait for you

Holding for your life

Always waiting

We're born from the same earth

But I'm different.

I'm me.

Moth to a Flame

Mandala

Evening Swirls

Pop Art Heart

Shapes

Water, Water, Everywhere

Gold Satin

Remember Me

When times are rough
and life seems bleak,
you want to cry
and scared to speak,
just close your eyes,
remember me.

You can’t go on
and cannot sleep,
you feel so sick,
memories creep,
just look inside
who do you see?

You want to leave
this fright’ning place,
and know you’ll lose
this life long race,
just take a breath
and know you’re free.

So, don’t forget,
you're not alone,
you just have not
found your home,
and close your eyes,
remember me.

Photo removed per request of my mother.

As the Sun Sets

for Damien

In the morning dew,
I can smell the fresh clear scent of the air
I can hear the birds sing a happy song
I can touch the morning glories as the open
I can see the sun break through the trees.

Under the noon sun,
I can smell hot dogs cooking on the grill
I can hear the noon train pass through town
I can touch the caterpillar resting on a leaf
I can see the clouds dance like bears around the sun.

As the sun sets,
I can smell the dew settling on the grass
I can hear the story that is read to me
I can touch the bear that cuddles in my bed
I can see the stars come out to play

Little Baby

written for my sons

Little baby time for bed,
Lay down your sweet head.
Now, here's your bear, hold him tight
Close your eyes and sleep all night
Here's your blanket to keep you warm,
While you sleep, you're free from harm.
Dreams of love will comfort you,
Soon, you'll awake to the morning dew.

Photo removed per request of my mother.

Green

So what does it mean to be so green,
To open eyes to bright morning light,
To be born on Earth, believing no sight,
To be part of someone other’s dream?

How does it feel to be unreal,
To lose your soul, no self-control,
To understand life takes its toll,
To be part of someone’s world, surreal.

Sunshiny

Stolen Dreams

Stolen dreams of yesterdays gone
Todays and tomorrows the future’s so long
Sleeping so snug in my warm bed
Visions of tomorrows swim through my head
Peaceful skies for all to see
Love minus hate brings sweet serenity

Tired

I am so tired, I want to sleep
and in my dreams, your love I keep
and in your arms, I am safe and warm
and haunting dreams cause much harm
or does the harm cause the dreams
or does my warmth cause your schemes
or does your love haunt my sleep
or are nightmares what make me weep.

Alone

Lying in bed
Thinking of you
My tears can show
Our love is true

Endless days
And endless nights
Dear, I sincerely
Do not want these fights

Being alone
Is really tough
But faithfulness
Will be enough

Words from you
Are truly dear
They chase away
All of the fear

When you go
So far away
Please remember
My love won't stray