Yesterdays Light

Graceful framework

of decorative art clings

to porch rafters

that hold memories

of laughter and song

couples gliding

across the porch floor

enraptured in dreams

caressed by soft light

photo and verse by Pauline©2009

Such Form Such Style

photo by Pauline©2009

Curvature

The view from here is slanted

weathered by the years

is it time to renovate

or time to find escape

through curvature of glass and wood

some beauty still remains

listening intently the building sings

its sweet refrain of usefulness

and purpose for storage shed and home

that now lovingly embraces canvas

for an artists hand

the view from here is slanted

weathered from the years

but inside are stored hidden dreams

painted by the man that

still believes in capturing

simplicity of his unannounced dreams

photo and verse©2009Pauline

Clinging

Clinging to the memories

of summer sun and

warmer days

clinging to the joyfilled

heart of yesterdays

photo and verse by Pauline©2008

Simply Beaching...

Sand soft beneath my feet

the smell of salt air gently

touches and refreshes

both mind and soul

giving life with each inhalation

giving strength to guide

these footsteps as they wander

over soft sands with ocean

waves that create

soothing music for the ears

with every step each sorrow

each tear is magically erased.

photos and verse by Pauline©2008

The Open Door

The open door stood

welcoming me into

the silence

into its peace

and so I chose

to linger there

softly stating my concerns

words unspoken now released

upon the silence

known as prayer

©2008 photo and verse Pauline

The Colors..DeColores

Green leaves turn into

a painters dream

a pallet of the gods

and we breath the crisp

air that falls

refreshed from the heavens

photographs and verse by Pauline©2008

Flame of Love

Flame of love

flame of remembrance

you dance within

the unseen

movement of air

burning brightly

as you stretch

reaching for the home

of heaven

that you now share

©2008 Pauline photo and verse

Learning

Learning

to play a new tune

learning

to strum

while natures setting

provides the kindness

of a gentle embrace

©2008Pauline photo and verse

Sticks and Stones

Upon a forest floor

a mixture of textures

can be found

the rustle of life heard

foraging, planning

for winter survival

upon a forest floor

lessons

can be found

lessons

can be learned

©2008 photo and verse by Pauline

The Impossible Performed

Message from above

my love delivers by

a blue and white artform

without knowledge of

the artist's intention

I am drawn to grasp

the voice and thought

from heaven

the impossible has been

performed

The Machinery of Heaven Glass Sculpture by Steven Easton verse by Pauline ©2008

Pouring Fourth

Rain brings overflowing streams

that pour forth abundant

energies cascading upon rocks

with deafening beauty

pouring forth a stillness of heart

rekindling laughter in the soul

mist dances in swirls of

pirouettes delivering incense to

the heavens in praise and

recognition for this magnificent beauty

photo and verse by Pauline ©2008

Willard Brook State Forest

Crocheted Artwork Displayed

FullerCraft Museum

photo by Pauline©2008

Viewed Gift

There she sits

pretty in pink

calling out to me

gentleness

combined with strength

photo and verse Pauline©2008

Crane Estate

I'm home...
Park in the back...

Beach time

Captured smile...

Estate garden

Walk to the ocean

Lawn view from Crane Estate

Visit to Boston

Photos ©2008Pauline

Visiting Gaden Jangtse Monks

Words from the heavens interpreted
Sharing tea and sweet rice

Pauline, daughter, grandaughter
receive gifts both visible and invisible
from this amazing visit by Tibetan monks...

Empathy

Please bark

I don't do

baby speak!

photo by Pauline

The Temple Visit

The unlocked door

welcomed me to

a visit in this temple

where carpeted floor

announced to me that

shoes must be removed

sitting barefoot silently

I offered my prayers

Buddha sat observing me

hushed tears came forth

to cleanse my face

a worker passing by glanced

over with a nod and with this

silent gesture he acknowledged

all my prayers

does it matter how or where

people offer up their prayers

does it matter if the rituals are

not similar to yours

in this place of meditation

was devotion to some power

acknowledgement of strength

a spirit of gratitude for its

presence

©2008Pauline

Abandoned Dreams

Granite steps

once bore

the weight

children running

of family

and their guests

Wooden house

once held

within both

joys and sorrows

that befall

each life

Disheveled garage

reveals

remnants

of the lives

that once

were free to

exercise

as natures

guest

with wooden oar

upon her

moistened breast

weights to

strengthen tone

camp light seen

against its wall

abandoned dreams

a telling place

life and nature

at its best

in balance as we

all should be

a life once filled

with memories.

photos and verse by Pauline©2008