A stroll down the driveway on the third day of spring

  

I walk in cold mist.

Above me, a sky of gray.

The world is vacant.

It should be Springtime.

Winter, please go away now.

Dampness chills my bones.

Spring tries to come forth.

Winter refuses to leave.

Cool air surrounds me.

Blanket of flowers.

Quietly you are waiting.

Hidden by moist earth.

Asparagus patch.

I hear you call me softly,

“Please make me ready.”

Look, there, Daffodils.

Too soon I say, it’s too cold.

Chills still embrace me.

Patience, patience all.

Summers toil comes soon enough.

We will yearn for rest.

Let us all relax.

Enjoy this spring transition.

Be still, and at peace.

Sandy rolled ashore.

Lifelong treasures turned to trash.

Nature humbles us.

Ignatian Inspiration                                                                   
               
Dear St. Ignatius

Teach us the way of patience.

Let us know your faith.

Spanish Knight from Basque

Champion of Pamplona

His Son brought you peace.

Praying in a cave.

Seeing the light in darkness

Jesuits emerge.

Daily Examen

A guidepost along my way.

Look toward tomorrow.

Teach us to pray twice.

Once to see what lies ahead.

Once in reflection.

Dear St. Ignatius

Teach us the way of patience.

Let us know your faith.

Creation

                                                   

God thought and I was.

In His image He made me.

We are eternal.

August Harvest                                                                                   

Picking, grab and pluck

Tomatoes ripe and juicy

Dream of B.L.T.s

Playing hide and seek

My green beans seem camouflaged

Obscured by their leaves

Cucumber salad

How much can one person eat?

Did I plant all these?

Zucchini man comes

Dropping off green baseball bats

Here he comes again!

Mosquitoes and weeds

Join together to fight me

I must acquiesce

What a drudgery

I’d rather write haiku

Well now, wouldn’t you?

Oppressively hot

Stifling humidity

Good for tomatoes!

Cool wind starts blowing

Flag tearing at its lanyard

Ominous dark clouds

Thunder booms above

Nimbostratus darkened sky

Rain suspends my plans

Bring my cup of tea

As I watch natures power

Lightening flashes

Cat jumps on the table

A green squash is her pillow

How cute is that?