Before Dawn

This morning before dawn

I watched Jupiter and Uranus dance together

as a single star in the morning sky,

below the moon,

almost touching an under-fin of Pisces,

and riding the wings of Pegasus.


~ cb 2009 ~

Angel In the Wall

A happened glance

A small smudge

I found by chance

upon the wall

On the stone

In a corner

Down low

Behind the door

Where no one

would see

Hiding

Praying

Watching

Over you

Over me

Morning Prayer

We are still and quiet in the cool morning air. 

Breathing out our feelings. 

Making way for the deeper truth 

that Spirit has always held in our heart. 

The truth that arises at this perfect moment; 

that we are never alone 

and that we can breathe out our fears 

and make room to know 

that God cradles us in his greater plan. 

And for this we give thanks. 

Amen

~ cb 6/28/11 ~

Into the Swelter

A look of disdain

as I intrude

beneath the trees 

and into the swelter

of his august world.

~ cb 2010 ~

Chula and the Wind Chimes

Chula and the Wind Chimes

Wind chimes

in the hallway

hanging close to the floor,

A faint sparkle of sound

although

there are no breezes

or

anyone

whispering by

to brush against them,

An angel,

I am convinced,

as our lanky cat

reaches

and swats

one more time,

glancing over

as if told

to remind me

we are never alone.

- cb 2011-

Painting

Practice strokes after 30 years away from oils and canvas.

- cb 1996 -