A Heart of Stone

Love is in the air

on the beach; everywhere.

be still my fading heart

whilst I am handed fresh cares

through your eyes

I see the joy

of nature grand

cast asunder upon the sand.

Again, reminder wrought

that perfection lies not

upon bended knee,

but in whimsy sought.

how'st that I can beg,

plead for more

when nature's gifts

spread via children's lips

yea thou my ragged heart

doth question life's path on

occasion too numerous to writ

today a heart -not foregone

Presence,

presents

 never throw away

my love.

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A day at the beach last week with inspiration and love handed to me by little hands.

Shared with you and my friends at One Shot

Feet

Feet

painted, punished

drifting, dangling, drooping

challenged by the journey

appendages

Feet

youthful, lively

running, jumping, dancing

ready for the next hurdle

Vibrant

Feet

calloused, care-worn

comforting, standing, walking, 

there to stride me into tomorrow

stability

Feet

darling, unique

working, moving, living

appreciated for all they have seen and done

mine

~~~

What takes you into the future and today? My feet are feeling punished by my journey as of late. I need to appreciate them more for all they do for me. I showcase my tired tootsies over at OneShot with some Cinquain poetry today, but also give a nod to GardenMama and her Wandering Wednesday photo journeys. Happy Wednesday all!

Fire in the Sky

Fire in the sky!

Seen by little eye

see it burning high

oh my!

Wisps of silken flame.

Distracted, them to blame.

A cool heat they can claim 

just the same.

Roadside pictures sought

lest their vision be wrought

undone with naught,

but memories got.

Sweet child to see the sight

in mornings light

of visions bright.

Ah, my heart swells tight.

~

Life

through a child's

eyes.

Sorry Brian, but you will have to wait another day for your trip to the dark heart of Africa. I had to make a stop at OneShot today. 

The Jingle Dance

drum, drum, drum, drum
drum, drum, drum, drum
BOOM, drum, drum, drum

Earth reverberating

energy rising

listen to the drum beat

BOOM, drum, drum, drum

jingle, jingle, jingle
slide, jingle
shuffle, jingle
shake, jingle
jingle, jingle, jingle

she walks the circle full.
she fills the air sublime
her energy sent out
on tingles bells to mine

the beat it is my heart
my heart goes out to you
you heal the hurt I do not know
beats pow and wow so true.

jingle, jingle, jingle
slide, jingle
shuffle, jingle
shake, jingle
jingle, jingle, jingle

your medicine dance
entrances my soul all
Grandfather's drum owns me.
Tears gather and heed your call

drum, drum, drum, drum

drum, drum, drum, drum

BOOM, drum, drum, drum

Dance for me

dance for the world

jingle tears down cheeks unknown

with honour returned to earth's womb

Hiyaaah huh!

Click here to listen to the jingle and drum of a jingle dance

http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/zangomusic/jingle-6.mp3

The energy and power of a pow wow is a pretty amazing thing, even in a smaller setting. If you have never been part of a circle, it is worth a sit down. The other circle I am sitting in on this week is over at One Stop Poetry. There are bound to be a few poets there that will rock your world, so again worth a check out. Peace to you!

Camping Checklist

Calling all campers!
Amble up to the fire lest you
Meet me at the wood pile to chop and work.
Partake in smoky stories
In your best plaid (lumber jacket that is!),
Noting where the wind blows
Great gusts of white rabbit puff tails to smoke you out.


Cheeky coons may eye your stash, so
Hold your marshmallows fast
Even as the 'smores are
Charred and cooked to perfect
Kibble crusts. Resist!
Love that oozing mess
In hair! Oh my, that
Shall be murderous to remove by
Torchlight.Sandy soap will suffice til dawn.

List of Camping Necessities:

1. marshmallows
2. matches
3. flashlights
4. fire wood
5. a good attitude to see you through to the end of the trip