Blaze of summer lightHeats the Oklahoma pavement,Haunts the shadows,Hot—a stack of quilts over the town;Yet inside the old stone churchBlue and green glass filters the sunBathing the room with coolnessMaking it a perfectSanctuary from sweltering daysSanctuary cooled with arched ceilings,Swiveling fans, and colored light, Touched with candlelight,Kissed by God's lightAnd brightened with snatches of blood red,Sanctuary... Continue Reading →

Every girl needs an aunt to love,A special gift from God aboveTo snuggle beside, look up to and trust,Whisper a secret, giggling's a must.A sister cannot take this place,No mother ever fill this space.An auntie's a blessing, that's for sure;You'll never quite get over her!

Cone flowers, clover,Brown-eyed SusansBowing dancers on a stage;Show's not overIn the meadowMany days the grand revueShows on.