Listen

restless as waters on pebbled shores

susurrous aspens shimmy

teased by stuttering currents of fresh air

rolling through volumptuous hills that

shelter the lake




trembling poplars whisper secrets

melodic ellipsis adding to natures's symphonies  

igniting memories of childhood

tinkling, chiming … lulling sleep from drooping eyes

watching shadows sway across the bedroom wall

rocking to the music of ever-shifting winds and tides

adult voices murmuring from the kitchen down the hall



sudden awakenings

summer storms ... night torn asunder

rain pelting heavily against windowpanes

flashes of lightning trolling thunder

running to mom’s room snuggling under covers

seeking comfort in low soothing tones

until  collapsing again into the arms of Hypnos ...



a jaunty meadow lark announces morning

notes rise and fall in a familiar trill

dew freshens wild flowers and gramma’s ferns

eggs fry as bacon sizzles on the grill

stomach growling just as dad calls out

“breakfast is ready!”



sun filled hours exploring the randomness of sun tempered prairie

grasses waving and rippling in ever-changing patterns

undulating beneath vast living skies

reflecting endless shades of blue

the constant buzz of insects becomes the background music

still playing inside my head as I muse

listening to memories