note to self

say “yes” to TODAY, here
with its possibilities and also
its impossibilities; accept our limits
and yet look beyond ourselves…yes!

say “yes” to LOVE, not only
being loved but being the lover
look around to see who needs you
stretch familiarly toward people…yes!

say “yes” to LIFE, the gift
to dwell in this present moment
we will pass through here but once
to engage with exuberance…oh, yes!

say “yes” to JOY, in your heart
have something to shine and share
spy beauty everywhere, all around
count blessings in little things…YES!


Linking to dVerse poetics where Merril encourages us to choose JOY (even on election day)!

you are the gift!


i’d like to think
companionship is gift
we give each other

mutual mutuality
congenial congeniality
a cup of tea and poetry

in the garden
beg God’s pardon
walked together three

traditions worthy
bring dear family in
closer company

grand alma mater’s
anthem sings loyal
camaraderie

as faith enables
hungry sinners join
around graced table

dare to cross borders
dare not burn bridges
open eyes to see

friendly faces in
surprising places
tap hearts deep spaces

to simply be present
(and mostly pleasant)
is love’s best present!


My gift to Abhra & friends at dVerse Poets and in observance of Random Acts of Poetry Day!