Author Archives: janehwilson

Constellation  He managed to push every button in her constellation of many buttons.    Now what?  A Tangled Mess  “It’s a tangled up mess,” she said. “Like a bundle of necklaces Tied up in knots In the back of a … Continue reading →

crippled hands cutting ribbon for the wedding brunch a purpose again joy seeps back into her soul bubbling over into mine 

A Revelation The end of grief               lies in beginning.  I’m going to ponder this.               Join me, if you please.

Ode to my Border Collie They judged her unfit To roam on the farm, So she made our yard Her farm. They deemed her incapable Of herding sheep, So the children, And the cat Became her sheep. They did not think … Continue reading →

A New Way Her age, at last arresting pretense, She acknowledged Her daughter’s pain, And faced her own. Finally, she could tell the truth, And let herself Hear it as well. Leaving behind The wretched pain of pretending. Opening for … Continue reading →

OK You Turtles, I Get it Already!  May 18 – On vacation – Turtle on the side of the road (my road). *Delays are temporary, rebuild your faith.   May 19 – On vacation – Snapping turtle in the road … Continue reading →

In the Morning In the morning, When the veil is thin Between sleep and wakefulness, I do my best meditating.   Or should I call it ruminating?   The committee of sleep Has just finished Their message delivery work – … Continue reading →

Owl Mother  She silently watches over me As I stand here on the Edge of the bridge.   Before crossing over I must Shake off this dissonance I am suffering At the hand of one I love so dearly. Or … Continue reading →

Crow Joins the Song Rain has come And the Reservoir has filled To a level I have not Seen before. It appears that Heron has left, Replaced now by noisy crow, And a restless wind Roaring through the pines. Elegant … Continue reading →

A Season of Change  All through this season of change Blue heron watches. We have laughed at calling her A “herring” when What we really mean is Heron. She understands this, When others don’t. Just as she understands Change When … Continue reading →