You caught my eye while passing through a crossroads, underneath the shade of broken pine yet holding fast through ages rising straight and staid The sacred place has drawn me many times when seeking clearer ways of finding truths that whisper far from now and call toward later days Long shadow lingers, sunlight hides too… Continue reading Sapling Again
Author: Dani Doucette
in particular
I wonder. About that particular ceramic tile, the one among many decorating that fireplace in that particular country inn on a particular hill a bit on past the library in a certain village in New Hampshire I wonder. About the man (I guess) who set that tile, the one among many decorating that fireplace whether… Continue reading in particular
Up and Down
Balance heavily over the raging whirlpools of melted snow Littered with flecks of frayed moss cheering Palm sized stones who proceed in haste down the hill Intent on their timely arrival for Sol's brilliant finale Wonder cautiously before an imposing, sharp Tigerskin boulder motionless Draped in a blue shawl of light and air and gravity… Continue reading Up and Down
Glimpse
Sitting here one glass of wine into my evening, watching the water lap against the granite stone, feeling the easterly breeze tousle my too-long hair, holding a space for a Question of what may be next. Loving the uncertainty of what tomorrow and the next may offer, laughing at the absurdity of my constant searching, weeping inwardly… Continue reading Glimpse
Rainbow Mother
Golden Mother guards, wipes, sings, feeds and holds she glows in the early morning sun. Crimson Mother teaches, cleans, cheers, totes and scolds she wafts from the scent in every summer rose. Chartreuse Mother counsels, waits, shares, cries and believes she hums in your ear during a chance afternoon pause. Violet Mother watches, worries, heals,… Continue reading Rainbow Mother
