small stones – February 10, 2016

give me sweat and tears
hard work and strife
I want to experience
the hardships of life

don’t hand me a platter
of leisure and play
I want to learn
new possibilities each day

for some this is a journey
for others, a playground
I want to witness the world
in all its leaps and bounds

small stones – January 11, 2016

when I brought you home
you were caked in mud
your beauty shrouded
an over-night soak
then a quick brushing
oh how you sparkle!

now you sit on my desk
a fist-sized quartz
glistening
a reminder of time spent
with friends and laughter
and the joys of nature

Day 9 – small stones

This morning…
I opened my arms to abundant joy
I laughed like I’ve never laughed before
and I shouted at the top of my lungs:
Izzy, I love you abundantly!
then quietly, I gave thanks to the Universe