Facing West

Eyes facing the west
Gazing toward the mountains
Dream dreams of success

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Home

The place of your birth
Family you grew up with
Your home, not your heart

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Cats

Their excited purrs
Awareness of my presence
Who says cats don't care

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Cacophony

Summer afternoon
Daylights full cacophony
Nights blessed silence

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Treasured Memories

Treasured memories
Stories of those who have served
Stored within these stones

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Walking

Walk upon the earth
Create special memories
Step by precious step

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Relax

Ponder injuries
Prepare for summer season
Relax and enjoy

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Colorado Spring

Fresh pine scented air
Denuded trees, green filled roads
Colorado spring

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Heat Dissipates

Days heat dissipates
Flowers, grasses relieved sighs
Deep sleep beckons

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Complusion

Why tell the story
What's compelling the author
Beauty in seeing

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Lighting and Thunder

Lighting and thunder
A sign of spring rains to come
Except for the snow.

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The Whole

Coming to center
Both sides needed for the whole
Flower of beauty

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Deep Roots

Weathering the storm
Standing firmly on deep roots
Flexible yet strong

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Veracity

Oh veracity
How many years and places
Right in front of me

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Viewing Beauty

How we view beauty
Howling wind or shining sun
Each makes a heart sing

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Welcome to Spring

For Mother's Day 2014

Snow on the mountain
Green grass and flowers below
Spring snows yet to come?

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Infinity

Look: Infinity
Seeing: Possibilities
Enjoy: The choices

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Renewal

Time of renewal
Dizzy with changing cycles
Slow down and enjoy

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Longer Days

Summer's longer days
Absorbing the suns warm rays
Smile at children's play

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Choices

There will be dragons
And angel and butterflies
Defined by choices

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Rhubarb Pie?

Busy week now ends
Warmer weather encircles
Want a rhubarb pie?

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Old-Timers

The old-timers night
Storied dreams and memories
Our time will come soon.

Photo and text copyright 2014 by Doris McCraw