within me exists a universe
of delightful sparkling stars
and densely heavy planets
of swiftly swimming salmon thoughts
and lumbering whale-sized emotions
of chartreuse green ideas springing to life
and ones yet to form
under the depths of winter’s ice
sweet crimson cardinals
earth’s original tweeters
sending their early morning messages
shrilling and chirping
outside my bedroom window
beckoning me to open my eyes
and see
a beautiful new day
has arrived
wake up
and enjoy
their cheerful sounds sing out
a curious firefly, © 2021
When my sister speaks
Her words are like a poem
Each one carefully and beautifully chosen
They glide from her lips with ease and grace
When my sister speaks
Her words are soft
They convey her kindness
They reveal the depth of her generosity
a curious firefly 