Lest we ever drift too far from what brings us absolute joy … Sail today, sail yesterday, Pull the tiller, run away, Catch the wind, unfurl the jib, Grab the sun, don't be glib, The day will come, For all not some, To sail that last mile, To share that last smile. (Please enjoy the […]
Ode to My Captain on Our 7th Wedding Anniversary
ODE TO MY CAPTAIN ON OUR 7TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Bon anniversaire de mariage! The adventures we have known, The story fabrics we have sewn, The boats bought and sold, Three homes we've seen unfold, The unnecessaries we've bequeathed, And new careers we've unleashed, A new nest that we've feathered, Joining Barrett / Poindexter together, […]
Going to Missouri Is Going Home
On going home. An early a.m. flight to Kansas City took me home to visit family. I rediscovered the comfortable intimacy between Mom and Dad. And witnessed the beauty of a flower arbor in an urban community garden. I walked a prayer labyrinth. And savored my parents' delicately prepared lunches: thinly sliced apples, oranges, jalapeno mac and cheese, sweet potato, […]
Thank You, Dad
Thank you for always asking good questions and caring about the details of my day to day. Thank you for showing me what it looks like to enjoy fresh tomatoes from a garden. Thank you for teaching me compassion and resolve and the confidence that tomorrow is a new day. Thank […]
You Are Beautiful
You are worth more than you could ever imagine.
Whatever your problems, whatever your tears
Whatever your problems, whatever your tears, Whatever the day brings, whatever your fears, Whatever the battles, whatever lurks near, Embrace what is good, hold on to what's dear. And if you so happen, to live near a lake, Take time every day, to soothe that great ache. Drink in the scenery, take a soul surfing […]