I intended to write in my journal but a call from my daughter in Europe took precedence over my plan I intended to cook chicken for dinner but dropping temps and a show of snow inspired vegetable soup I intended to go to the gym but sparked by thoughts to create, I stayed home to … More Agile Intent
Let me learn from the geese who year after year with magnetic migration are pulled to fly with intent along a path that is deeply woven into their DNA In their migrating “V” they change positions to follow or lead, give others a boost, or rest together when weary I often lack such intention to … More Living with Intent
Noisy black birds fly across the horizon of my mind Tiny busy ants scurry in all directions inside my head Tangled kudzu vines choke out the focus of creative thought Stop Notice Create a still space think the thought with intent Create another still space before thinking another thought This poem is about mental … More Hooptedoodle
Fifth Chakra Mantra May the words I use represent truth from the perspective of my unique path May I listen to words of others with respect and lovingkindness May I speak what is necessary and choose with intent to remain silent when appropriate May my words promote peace and playfulness As a writer, I view … More Mantra for Chakra Five
Third Chakra Mantra May I create my unique path with intent using the resources offered by the universe Fourth Chakra Mantra May I acknowledge the dignity of the unique paths of others whose paths touch my own May I treat all paths with respect and lovingkindness The third chakra is the fire chakra located … More Mantras for Chakras Three and Four
Among one hundred billion galaxies where I am so minuscule, just one tiny soul in the oceans of many does my life have meaning? Do I ask what has no answer? Am I pompous to make such a query? If I subdue the haughty ego does the question go away? Would having an answer serve … More Enigma
I found a piece of heart-shaped chocolate that lacked heart-shaped intent, an accident of manufacturing like the heart-shaped stones my friend collects are accidents of weathering. I find my own heart changing shape polished by exposure from the seasons of my years. Constancy is a barren desert; I prefer evolving fate, the unintentional change … More Unintentional Hearts
Wind Rush 