When cold runs through your hands

And your fingers grow numb

And your nose is cold to the touch

It’s arrived

When your toes feel cold

And your body seeks warmth

Anywhere

With jackets, scarves or heat

Trying to seek some comfort

A brief respite

Even a spot of tea

Or hot chocolate

With steam rising

The signs of the season arrived

It’s winter

At a time of negativity

Be positive

Be grateful

For loved ones, family and friends

For the life you have

At a time of great strife

Be grateful

For the many blessings that have graced you

At a time of darkness

Reach for the light

Let it lift you

Let it inspire you

Be grateful

At a time of difficulty in the world

Reach for the easy

A way to help

To change things for the better

Believe

Achieve

Inspire

Be grateful

Look around you

See what there’s to see

Experience life to the fullest

Give love

Make someone smile

Be grateful for life

The sun is out

Against a bright blue sky

With hints of gray

There’s a slight wind

The air is cool

Winter is coming

It’s not far behind

People sit huddled in cafés

With winter coats and scarves

Seeking warmth

The next season is coming

It’s knocking at our door

The year is almost over

Time to reflect

It’s morning

Not early nor late

But as one rises

For the day

Its a time for rituals

Of life

Both of the body

And abode

A time for coffee

Breakfast

Changing clothes

Feeding the pet

A time to get ready

For what is to come

Whether work

Or something else

Errands

House chores

It’s the morning

Time to get going

Uneasy

There’s a feeling of discomfort

Uneasiness

It’s hard to know

What’s what

Different messages coming

It’s confusing

To know what to do

To know what’s real

It’s been like this for a long time

Almost two years

Everything feels different

Yet in some ways

It looks the same

The aura is different

My desire to write

Gets stifled sometimes

The muse is still there

But struggles to come out

There’s always a discomfort

In the background

Causing my spirit to stir and churn

Uneasy

Fall Memories

Fall breezes gently blowing

Dark gray painted skies

Highlighting the trees below

Cool temperatures

Crisp and clean air

Bright colored leaves

Red, orange and yellow

Like precious jewels

Rustling in the breeze

Hugging the branches ever so tightly

Before falling to the ground

Chimes ringing in the wind

Moving back and forth

Playing their own muted tune

Serenading

On another day

Fall Memories

We all want to be free

To feel we can do and be

As we choose

Without being controlled

We need to be able to find our way

Unencumbered

Whether it’s taking a walk

Or shopping

Or sipping coffee

Or reading a book

Or just living

When freedom is taken away

Or stifled we feel smothered

Creativity ceases

The spirit grows quiet

Our light dims

Blow across my face

Invigorating me

Their energy fills me

Giving me new renewed strength

The blowing branches entrance

The bright sun is warming

Against a deep blue sky

It’s a special time of year

The beginning of a season

Of wishes and magic

In some places snow is coming

Painting a picture perfect scene

The season offers hope

If we just believe

Do not judge by appearances

You never know

What hidden treasures there may be

Perhaps rich heart may be under a poor coat

There are many types of riches

Some are more valuable than others

Once again the weekend is over

It’s Tuesday already

Days go so fast

Time to get up again

Get dressed and ready for work

Traffic is heavy

Coffee is on and the odor fills the room

It’s a welcoming smell

Like an old friend

A favorite mug is out to receive the brew

Clothes are ready to put on

Coat waiting close by

As one gently slides into the weekday blues