Brewing a Tempest

They call others’ passions a “storm in a cup,” Or “making a mountain out of a hill”— Now a cliché— Less valued, often dismissed. Yet my cup of coffee brews daily, Pressed and poured, One cup at a time, I sip it, stirring thoughts-- Here and there, Sometimes nowhere, Yet always somewhere. In a storm, … Continue reading Brewing a Tempest

Reasons to be Hopeful

Dragon’s lair encroaching, Breathing heavily, dragging daggers, Stolen treasures in tow. Keep showing up, Even in this storm turned To life-threatening hurricane. Reasons to be hopeful: Democracy in the rubble— Seeds still yearn, roots reaching for light, For a new turn. Keep showing up, Hope and song in heart—faint but true, Shining light on the shadow. Through … Continue reading Reasons to be Hopeful

Chords of Night

My ukulele singsin gentle chords of night,strings humming low,whispering lullabiesto stars, unlike AI's, my thoughts flicker, unsteady as candlelight—warm and uncertain,wandering with each note, where brilliant diligence meetsmy flickering spark;each note floats unsaid words,drifting softly through the dark,finding places where they belong. in this quiet symphony,dreams weave between the lines,each strum a gentle promise,echoing the … Continue reading Chords of Night