a contemplative poem about seeking time in nature; to stay in it long enough to become absorbed by it and within it's beauty. The trick is to leave it as we find it, yet to be open to the likelihood of being changed by it.

A contemplative poem that references Star Wars A New Hope which acknowledges that our words are a powerful force that can influence how we and others experience a moment, a day, a situation. We need to wield them with care to heal, not cut, to encourage and not to tear apart trusting hearts.

A poem about facing so many decisions and we have a need to balance those decisions between our hearts and our heads; we need to use love and humility, as well as intention and discernment

A poem about choosing whether to focus on the differences among us or those things which make us similar; that make us human

A poem about how easy it is to offer our words of comfort to someone rather than making the extra effort that would truly serve them in that moment to change their circumstances or alleviate stress or suffering

What are we missing, or is something missing in us?