dream – Poetic Meanderings

And Next

I’m settling down after a day of “and next,” end-of-year details, the requirements of all lines filled and signatures on the dotted lines, the uploads and figures, the necessary accounting. And I am so thankful for the kindness of each soul who shared my day, those who said,”Good morning,” made me laugh, helped in someContinue reading “And Next”

Fallow Nights

I know the wind is coming today — a prediction our weathermen inevitably get right even when they too often ready us for a rain that disappoints, but the wind, we West Texans know, will come. This day will bring a northern gust, a cool turning to a colder rush, a reminder that winter stillContinue reading “Fallow Nights”

Twilight Blossoming

Periwinkle blooms were a welcome surprise on my morning walk; this shade between a deep iris and cornflower blue Is so calming, like twilight blossoming. I’d like a scarf made from these petals, a silken-coolness against my skin, the softening hue of evening draped over my shoulders as I watch the moon’s first shower ofContinue reading “Twilight Blossoming”