Photo By: Carrie
Blowing Forty:
On this day I am witness to forty years blowing by
All I can do is embrace the pace and sigh
Over the hill, I am willing to keep climbing
Clouding over skies, perfect timing
My arms outstretched wind howling this time, I am ready to fly (more…)
Photo By: Carrie
Clam Beach, CA
“I am flying!” my son squeals as he streaks like a cannonball past me, (more…)
Photo By: Carrie
Clam Beach, McKinleyville CA
Like the wave of a wand
You are there and then gone
Warming my face, my eyes (more…)
Photo By: Carrie
Clam Beach, McKinleyville CA
I felt a raindrop, on my cheek and my shoulder, the air temperature instantly sank colder. The sun was still out, for how long was unclear but I was purposefully alone and I wanted to be here. Perhaps I made it, just in time, between storms or perhaps I was about to get soaked. (more…)
Photo By: Carrie
Clam Beach, McKinleyville CA
Reflections on the year are inevitable, for me at least. This morning my mind is flipping through, like an out-of-control Rolodex, all that this past year has offered me. (more…)
The Shady Tree 