A Chat with Crow

A poem from today’s wander, by Alice and Crow Caw, caw, caw! said She.Caa, caa, caa, said I,Mispronounced, too soft a tone. She, patient, tried again, head cocked,Again, again,Caw, caw, caw!No language shared,I listened with my heart. She on treetop, I on soil –One landscape, two perspectives,No right or wrong,No Left or Right,Just love ofContinue reading “A Chat with Crow”

Babysitting Carol

Last night, on the edge of sleep, I had the thought, or realization, that I do not any longer need to babysit Carol. I’ve told the story of my childhood memories of Carol many times, most recently while sitting with my husband’s relatives after his father’s death. I was wondering if any of them rememberedContinue reading “Babysitting Carol”

Advice from the Blackberry Patch

When I’m out for a wander around the Land where I live, I almost invariably pass Blackberry bushes. This time of year, the leaves are wine red and beautiful. The other day Blackberry had a strong message for me, reminding me that I know well how to deal with prickly people. Interesting. One should dealContinue reading “Advice from the Blackberry Patch”

A Dark and Unfamiliar Road

This morning I was up and out the door at 4 am. For much of the past year, this has been my practice, regardless of what time I wake. I get up and immediately go outside, before turning on the lights. I want to be able to see as well as I can, as wellContinue reading “A Dark and Unfamiliar Road”