What will land for me? I have no idea what to write. Have not thought about writing (more than my diary) in nearly two years (!) I have lived fully. Read a novel about domination and color and ‘ohana. Listening daily to news-comedy, now there is nothing left to laugh about. I felt the exuberant … Continue reading Transformation
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Haiku
Returning to creative writing after a two year hiatus (!) Struggling with major writer's block. But prompted by @kerri_anne 's DIVE fall writing circle I've eked out a few new pieces. My goal was to write just one Haiku a day. Modest enough, resisting achiever-ism. Still, too ambitious for busy difficult days. But this one … Continue reading Haiku
HOME ⬤ LOSS ⬤ CHANGE
I left Nepal six weeks ago. Returning to a United States marked by Black Lives Matter protests, police violence, and COVID spreading nearly unchecked in many states. I've been digesting all this collective pain and uncertainty before the backdrop of personal loss and change. Looking back on the poems I wrote in April and May … Continue reading HOME ⬤ LOSS ⬤ CHANGE
Poem: River and Tree
Have you ever wondered what tree and river may say to each other, such opposite yet age-old neighbours? This poem was inspired by a rain forest walk with friends on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, and by this photo taken by my talented partner Jonathan H. Lee (subtledream.com) "Hello again, my friend", says tree … Continue reading Poem: River and Tree
I’M LAUNCHING MY BLOG
It’s the day after winter solstice. Following the longest night here in the Northern hemisphere, we are turning back towards the sun. One solstice tradition is to release aspects of our personal shadow by writing down our fears and limiting beliefs, then burning them in the fire. In that moment we consciously make space for … Continue reading I’M LAUNCHING MY BLOG
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