A thunderstorm rumbles across the landRain, blessed rain, begins First a drip, then a patter, than a drum-rollNext a crash of cymbals, Then a boom of a bass drum,A splash, a crash, a pouring,Streaming, splattering, running, gushingcacophony of rhythm, A crescendo of percussionA kettle drum's poom, poom, poom!Then a steady downpourRain and rain, drizzle, now dripDropDripDrop...dripClouds move.Wind blows.Sun comes... Continue Reading →

Producing still, My garden has survived both heat and drought.It teaches me what perseverance is about.It gives us food to eat and food for soul.All a garden does is make us whole.

Thank you God for watering me,Thanks for my vines so strong,For a place to cling in the sunlight,For tendrils that curl to hold on.For this gate in the shade of a mulberry treeWhere people pass by and through,Where my colors bring joy to others And cause praise to rise to you.Thank you for bees and butterflies.Thank... Continue Reading →