The crunching footstepswalking alone in the woods.The patter of rain. Read more

Before the sunrisereflections on the pavementfrom the rain last night. Read more

Missed the dancing light,were I made of sugar,as the Germans say.Note: Walked in a bit of rain today, before sunrise. My daughter shared a German saying: “I’m not made of sugar”, meaning “I won’t melt… Read more

What is the trophyfor the rat race champion?And at what expense? Read more

Walk before the dawn Embrace the quiet and the dark It will free the mind Read more

I walked in the dark Heard an online hymn from a houseAnd thought of Our TownNote: Very loud. Clearly someone hard of hearing attending a virtual church service. I’ve always loved Our Town since I… Read more

Where Chili once livedThere is a hole in my heartWe miss you buddy Read more

Four boys riding bikesDoing the things that boys doOn their way to school Note: they were riding over wood decking saying “ahhhhhhhh” as they rattled over the cracks. I used to do the same in… Read more

You were a good boyYou made us all so happyGlad you are at peaceTwo old men in bedOne human and one canineIt is all fleeting Read more