Monthly Archives: October 2013

All Hallows Eve All Hallows Eve is Howling down my back. Calling Sweet Grandmomma forth To lead the ancestral parade. Her austere beauty, Her gratitude amid storms, Her unswerving love No matter the sins I bare, Are the costume she … Continue reading →

In the Wild There is wild rose with her Bright red rose hip Decorating the forest for winter. Once I tried to bring her home And make her grow in my Neat, domesticated garden. But she withered away. She knew … Continue reading →

Whisper The whisper of the first frost. Divine Love calling Mother Earth To rest and re-gather herself. Does Love also call me To do the same? JEHW October 24, 2013

Out of the Woods If I could just see The edge of the woods – the gentle Field beyond – I might feel better. That would let me know That it is – just maybe – Possible to crawl out … Continue reading →

Shadow I saw my shadow and realized I don’t want to Be hunched over And crotchety – An old woman leaking sadness, And allergies Like a fog all Around me. Where did that person come from? Certainly she Must not … Continue reading →

Symphony Like a gentle opening movement, The rain begins. Larger drops grow the percussion sound by Dancing on the lake’s surface.   Leaves flutter like tingling bells To the ground. The little stream slowly fills and begins to flow Like … Continue reading →