"I just need green. I need to wake up and see grass and squirrels. I don't want to see skyscrapers." ~ Andre Leon Talley
Mindful Resistance
Waking up
going to sleep
all the changes in between
crowds of people
isolation
surprises unforeseen
highs and lows
forward movement
and Insulin it seems
hot and cold
wet and dry
anything to extremes
Fighting in my head
filled with dread
over silly little things
when even I know
resistance is futile
these winds fuel my wings
Letting go
and saying no
maybe that’s the key
to life, the universe
and everything
what will be, will be
© LTM 04/01/15
Reflections
Musing winds now blow
through leafless trees like water
cascading downstream
© LTM 2/16/15
Solitary Reflection
To be alone
for just awhile
let the dust settle
and try to smile
is nothing out
of ordinary
Sometimes it’s
just necessary
a little peace
and quiet time
reflecting on
the rhythm and rhyme
the words
the heartbeat
the sounds
replete
Lost in
happiness
or life in
sadness
Just hours
and days
passing on
by the ways
We live and love
dance and cry
holding on
and wonder why
it all is…
© LTM 11/23/14
Sweet and Sour Personal Power
Sweetly sour
the aftertaste
of “Oh, so close”
versus
“Oh no, this is
all wrong”
Satisfaction over desires
the path to happiness
can be such a bitter pill
when the Universe
repeatedly slams NO
right in your face
Have a little grace
step back the pace
reread the fine print
lost in the tint
of rose-colored glasses
Want what works
work what you want
Somewhere in between
you’ll see
Get what you need
attachment released
to a desired outcome
Sounds ho-hum
but there’s nothing humdrum
about outer/inner peace
Sweet and sour
yet still power
to continue on
your wayward fun
© LTM 11/18/14
Balanced Return
The best news
is no news
a quiet and peaceful trip
one day to the next
without much hype
or bias
Filtered awareness
daily focus
balance in return
I live and learn
without the media’s
input
A need to know basis
finds me evasive
yet still finds me
no need for me
to seek it
Just breathe…
© LTM 11/09/14