feelings

I poured my tea

And let it rest upon the fireplace.

I sat close by to stay warm

The embers glow on my face.

The storm just close enough

to warn that it is near and cold.

Staying far away

the clouds are gray and bold.

I return to the warmth

and start to drink my tea

It is the safety of my home

that truly comforts me.

CMM @ 2021

Her faithful wish each day

her green socks and pink sparkle shoes

Would always stay

On her feet looking down

She would see magic in her green socks

And sparkles all around

Her Mom would ask

Let’s take the shoes off for a while

It will help them last

The Princess looked away

Very surprised and shook her head

” no, thank you , not today”

CMM. © 2020

I started out cold

And began to run

Right before the rising sun

As I ran I did not mind

The chill turned into

A refreshing time

Of lights and trees

And autumn sounds

While Golden leaves

Fell on the ground

2020 © CMM

I run before sun

No one but sky and water .

Social distancing

Out here where woodpeckers

Vibrate in the distant trees

Song birds my symphony

© CMM. 2020

The sea whispers

Breath comes in and then out

In a distance it sweet roar

Crescendos in a swell

Of soft breeze travels through

I feel tranquilizing sleep

We try to linger in the unknown

We are just too human

So I fall asleep with feelings

Copyrighted:  CMM  2019

Twilight crest after

midnight storm gives way to verdant

grass, and hope appears …

© CMM 2019

a full moon light shines

just in sight, reflecting on

sleeping Queen Anne’s Lace

©CMM 2019

I ran almost 4 miles this morning and everywhere I ran were little pinwheels to bring awareness for child abuse .

A wakeful glimpse

Into darkness that helps us

See past into the light

CMM @ 2018