Winter’s chill
has come early
to bones
still dreaming
of summer’s
heat,
brrrr.
Elizabeth Crawford 10/31/11
Announcement: This will be the last of the daily stones for a while. I will be participating in the November PAD Challenge (Poem A Day). I’d like to thank all of you who have visited and commented here. You might consider joining me in the challenge. My attempts may be found here: http://soulsmusic.wordpress.com/ starting tomorrow.
Through
slightly opened window,
hear cawing
of a single crow.
In my mind,
see him bouncing
on a tree branch,
pushing out his sound
in hopes
of being heard.
Elizabeth Crawford 10/30/11
It is no longer
as easy
to eagerly
lean into
the curves.
Elizabeth Crawford 10/29/11
Each and every day
is made better
by a moment
of stillness,
of simple
breath
taken in
then slowly
released.
Elizabeth Crawford 10/28/11
A friend
can be a rock,
a priceless gift
of giving support
when you least
expect it.
Elizabeth Crawford 10/27/11
Note: I really like Mandalas. Found a site the other day, that had a step by step set of instructions on how to make a Mandala from a photograph. Told a friend about it because she is far less deprived in the technical arena than I am. She brought back this image, which may or may not look familiar. It is the photograph of rocks, I used a few days ago, here on the site (Daily Stone #17). Wonderful, isn’t it? Friends can be such rocks, no?
Life,
like water,
whirls and swirls
around rock hard
obstacles,
finding a way
to sustain its movement,
eventually smoothing path
for even more
life.
Elizabeth Crawford 10/25/11
Sometimes
the simplest things
are the most
satisfying,
bringing
an unexpected depth
of peace.
Elizabeth Crawford 10/24/11
Note: A song has been running through my head for several days. It speaks of seeking out those simple things. You can listen to it here, hope you enjoy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMxwaoR-Re8
Even Mother Nature
takes time out
to doodle.
Elizabeth Crawford 10/22/11
There is a reason
we dream
of flying
and envy
possession of wings
spread
in effortless
flight.
Elizabeth Crawford 10/21/11
Rocks
are the best
secret keepers.
Not bad listeners
as well.
Elizabeth Crawford 10/20/11
