action

Gratitude
fueled my decision.

I'm walking the
3 day for the Cure.

I'm no longer
someone who says,

I've always wanted
to do that.

I'm doing it!

harvest

golden orange
streaks of ruby

apricots
clinging to the trees

just barely

so ripe
they drop
with a light touch

slurping the sweetness

juice dripping
down our chins
sticky hands

summer at the ranch

hush

quiet morning
sleeping in
reading in bed
cuddling with the girls
hot breakfast

I can even hear
the guinea pigs
munching on their lettuce

reading

Immersed in the story
writing I am compelled
to read aloud

Natural light
comfortable chair
deep breathing
body relaxed
mind focused

Dreaming about
the place and characters

Books opening
minds expanding

dance

Summer concerts in the park

dancing with the girls

coaxing
holding hands
jumping around
moving to the music

hearts pounding
clammy skin
clapping
bellowing "one more"

walking to the car
singing "surfin' USA"

strong sensory experience
imprinted in our memories

loyalty

dedication
heart
experience

intertwined

stronger together

discord

I brought it on myself.

My mind said, "stop talking"

and I didn't

deflate the drama
reflect and know

alignment

try again tomorrow