foxtail (soft series)

i grew up
running through
fields of
foxtails

and like a fox
fancy
and free

i longed to be
winsome
and wise

not
simple
plain

me!


*Soft things stir our imaginations, whatever our age.

end of day (soft series)

have you ever wondered
why the day
comes in and out
so softly?

why sunrise doesn't come
with the crash
of clanging cymbal

and sunset to a
blaring
brass band?

instead
we get a slow
and soft
awakening

and when the firey ball
drifts out of
sight

it is
to
calming

silence

on a cold morning (soft series)

the softness of his muzzle
and the softness
of the snow

bade me well
that day

peach fuzz (soft series)

i start the poem

"soft green
and peaches' fuzz"

fuzz?

buzz
cuz
does

whatever
wuz
i thinking of?


*This image reminds me of the "ripening" process. These peaches will only get sweeter and more lovely as time passes by. Yum, yum, yum. Just love fresh ripe peaches.

yarn (soft series)

it looks to me
a work of art
already

it’s texture alone
a marvelous
masterpiece

*When I looked at this yarn, I was reminded of the process it went through to become so soft, beautiful, and usable for the expression of someone’s art. It occurred to me, that we go though a similar process in life. Here are some of the steps in yarn making:

1. The cotton seed is planted. Cotton grows and matures and is then picked and baled.

2. Baled cotton is sent to the “bale opening” room where it is sent through a "breaking and opening" machine. (the result is small loose bunches of cotton)

3.  It is then placed in a "blending" machine and is blended with other grades of cotton.

4.  Next is the "breaking picker" where it is partially cleaned by beating.

5.  Followed by the "finishing picker" where final cleaning and fluffing takes place.

There is more to the process but i think you get the idea. :)    
 

puppy (soft series#1)

there is so much
about the world
that's harsh
hard
hurtful

it's before us every day
if we have a television
if we have a heart

but there are soft things
too

sent
i think

to remind us


*The Lord is good to all and His compassion is over all that He has made.    ~Psalms 145:9

**This week's adventure is to search out "soft" things and to write about them. Hope you enjoy.

carried

once in awhile
people are sent
to carry you

when this is so,
relax
and let go

you'll find yourself
riding high
on the arms
of love


*I must say that through the whole month of February i felt "lifted" (like this happy boy) by the well wishes of many of you in regard to having completed a year's worth of daily blogging. Thank you dear Kelly and sneaky Ben for instigating your "surprise and encourage aunt terry/mom month". It TRULY was a surprise. At first i felt a bit uncomfortable at receiving such attention but very quickly decided to relax and receive from the joy and generosity of everyone who took part. The kind words, gifts, calls, etc. were very much appreciated. Thank you one and all. May your acts and words be returned to you a hundred fold.