Humans Being

who first dreamed it into reality

what kind of person they/she/he

when did the idea first occur

where was the concept first presented

why did anyone else so readily agree

maybe some are born bereft

maybe some have eyes but no view

maybe some are burdened with fear

maybe some have heart but no soul

maybe some only revel in cruelty

humans being human are controllers

humans being human are conquerors

humans being human destroy

humans being human devour

humans being human justify

humans being human are capable

humans being human are community

humans being human respect

humans being human learn

humans being human rise like the sun

looking out from high ground

sweet birdsong all around and wind

beauty of potential whispers still

rhythms of possibility beat like a drum

where will we, humans being, go now?

Community Garden

no exit

one way out

enter by distraction or

unrecognized intention

not far away

traffic’s steady flow

here though

senses stir behind

a gossamer veil in sway

a muted awakening

a hum or whisper

slowed heart beat

in rhythm with soft

steps through damp grass

between agreed upon

boundaries marked

with subtlety of foliage

or wordless ‘keep out’ enclosure

I claim ownership to none

yet come to pause

near a weather grey picnic table

bask in the late afternoon light

watch clouds cross

this pale blue September sky

circle the looming presence

of a great Garry Oak memory tree

yet come to stroll

narrow paths between

bounty of life unseen

to view the fruits of

others’ love and labour and time

to listen for a familiar rhythm

to clear my world weary mind~

By Tomorrow

along the winding trails

peril lies ready

misjudge this terrain and

it’ll take you down so low

yet chance waves come on come on

come on keep on moving

discovery still stirs you

something shining allures you

step through hesitation and worry

stand at the edge

look at the sky

sweep to ground

what is shown in this moment

is just for you and

by tomorrow will be gone🪶

Nature’s Shimmer

stepping between light stream

shadows on flutter leaves

kicking loose stones on the trail

crow calls from high lands

autumn whispers hello

shedding what is over

part of living

part of ending

part of starting anew~

Constructors and Destructors

leave a mark

even if it won’t last

in a moment of awe

pause for breath

hear the song of your heart beat

someone after

may erase what you made

we are each one unique

bound by our nature

leave a mark

even if unsteady

maybe in the next storm

it will come tumbling down

leave a mark

even if it’s fragile

your whisper lingers and

I’ll know you were once here

where I’m standing now🪶

The Human Touch

something missing

in some people today

maybe it’s been forgotten

maybe something

they never learned

the hush of listen

the whisper of story

the tender of compassion

the wait of understanding

balance is fragile

living in proximity

me seeing you you seeing me

what happens when

there’s no one left who knows the feel

of human touch~