River of Stones #6



The little tree grew in the red rock

amidst cedars and pinyon,

cactus and sage brush

daring to flourish.
At times, I feel like that.

River of Stones #5



                                        

                                             The desert landscape was hostile,

                          with cactus giving passing motorists

                                      the middle finger.



PA Prompt--Unstoppable Force

Time Marches On

Regardless of anti-age cream,

an hour on the trampoline,

or efforts of Ponce de Leon,

unstoppable time marches on.

No matter if you’re thinking young,

the spring in your step hasn’t sprung,

or you possess much verve and brawn

unstoppable time marches on.

Despite throwing sugar away,

drinking enough water each day,

a full night’s sleep and up at dawn,

unstoppable time marches on.

River of Stones #4

She approached the angel bench hesitantly

as if its wings would gain some unseen strength and ascend to heaven.

River of Stones # 3

Rocks, bushes, waterfalls

so perfectly placed they appear fake

like a cheery telephone greeting

amidst troublesome times.

River of Stones #2

The Garfield Cat cloud

hung over the Sleeping Ute.

May they rest in peace.



River of Stones #1

Through two hot air balloons

which hung like drapes,

a third balloon, like a prince,

danced with white ballerina clouds

 in a pale blue sky.