Van Gogh – Wheatfield with Crows (10 July 1890) August 31, 2011

I think of you when I see crape myrtles July 12, 2010

  I got the crape myrtle you sent me last night. I know it was from you. Like pennies from heaven, only sweeter!

Lacrimosa – Day of Tears July 11, 2010

From Zbigniew Preisner’s Requiem for my friend Lacrimosa die illa Qua resurget ex favilla Judicandus homo reus Huic ergo parce, Deus Pie Jesu Domine Dona eis requiem. Translation: Ah! That day of tears and mourning! From the dust of earth returning Man for judgment must prepare him Spare, oh God, in mercy spare him! Lord, [...]

Once In a Blue Moon June 19, 2009

Your eyes Like my heart Blue [Art by Soniei; poem mine]

Koibumi (Love Letter) June 8, 2009

  Just the thought of seeing you again makes me feel safe.   [Art by Soniei; poem by yours truly.]

Forgiveness June 7, 2009

  Learning to forgive those who have caused us irreparable harm can be one of the hardest things to do in life. But with God’s grace, it can be done, even after many years of suffering. It’s liberating to let go of the hurt and anger, even if those who have hurt us refuse to recognize [...]