These came from my neighbor’s yard. I gathered them after her children had to move her to an assisted home. Though she died years ago, she smiles at me every spring through her flowers.
Keeping Community, After She’s Gone
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Trailblazers, still
The rock stars of the 60′, 70’s and beyond are still blazing new trails .
They defied expectations of what it means to be a “certain age” when they were teenagers exploding on the music scene, some still attending school, and, now in their 80’s.
They defied expectations of music creating new evolutions of sound. The Beatles, the Stones, Led Zeppelin, Patti Smith.
They defied expectations of fashion. The Beatles with the hair; Jagger with eye liner, scarves, paisley shirts; Jimmy Page with his dragon suit; Patti Smith with combat boots and t-shirts.
They defied expectations of lifestyle. Paul putting Linda in the band so they could keep the family together; blended families; shared loves; steady, devoted marriage with two children like Patti Smith and “Sonic” Smith.
They blended art into their world with album covers and stage performances.
They continue defying expectations.
Mick just appeared at the Oscars after touring with his new music last year.
Patti Smith just read her poetry at the Milan fashion week and is launching her already sold out year long tour.
So I ask myself, what trail and I blazing today?
Celebrating Love
There’s something magical about being married to your best friend more than half your life.
It isn’t just the shared memories and experiences, it’s the liking, loving and respecting someone that cuts a groove of grounding, stability, trust and then the freedom to explore, change and become a fuller person in this world.
I know I’m very fortunate.
Becoming Led Zeppelin
If you’re a Zeppelin fan, this doc is essential viewing
If you “sometimes like” their music, you’ll have many “I didn’t know that” moments
If you think “Stairway to Heaven” is their one song, you’ll say, “I had NO IDEA”
If you like seeing creative masters working, you’ll be mesmerized.
Jimmy Page certainly was the jet fuel for this rocket but he knew how to pick his stellar crew: John Paul Jones, Robert Plant and John Bonham.
Let’s Dream Again
The fog of fantasy
has burned off.
Reality looks
stark.
I want to dream again.
No Rest For The Weary
Panda may be sleeping in, but I’ve been up and writing since before dawn.
#Awriter’s life
Cats Understand
prancing and dancing
strutting past the witch’s house
I welcome them all
Haiku for Harris
Kamala so strong
joyous and focused for us
we must elect her.
~~~
Nation not party
consequences most high
there’s only one choice.
~~~
Let us turn the page
we all have more in common
Let’s build on that joy.
~~~
She wants solution
she wants to bring back our joy
focus on the good.
Then We Know What Sacred Is
Please read my poem in Big Bend Literary Review available online or “in reality.” Available at: BigBendLiterary.com
Morning Hello
Someone scattered
Easter eggs
throughout the neighborhood
for us to find
on our morning walks.
Little secret spreader
of smiles,
Thank you.
BethenyReid 