Awoke by sirens
Deep in the pre-dawn darkness
I say a prayer
poetry, prose, and photography

Honey bees feasting
Sunlight flowing from the sky
Such summer delights

such a brilliant day
those I love accomplishing
sunlight reaches me
Today I watched dear friends test for their blackbelts, and followed that up with graduation parties. The beauty of growth delights me deeply.

Walking through this town
A reminder of our past
And union power

My feet move in rhythm
The sun hidden by the firs
Summer’s not here yet

Even though it’s rained
Summer’s breath still dominates
And sunlight has returned

Looking towards the sky
And summer’s not quite here yet
This graceful sunlight

Love this reddened sky
The darkness bringing cool air
Summer’s antidote
āThe morning’s progress
Resisting the snooze alarm
Listening to birds