Unfathomable
Dreaming of donuts
Buried underneath dozens—
Eating one’s way out
Jazz All Night
Playing clarinet
Fingering every sweet note—
Benny Goodman dreams
Second Slice Please
Cuisine’s sweetest dream
Never mind paper napkins—
Freshly baked peach pie
Every morning comes with this promise–give the wings of effort to your dreams and your life will be full of bliss.
Lisa Lieberman-Wang (American author)
When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive, to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.
Marcus Aurelius (Roman emperor and philosopher)
Tranquil Place
Moments spent outdoors
Embracing serenity—
Garden’s slice of peace
Sharing Grace
Stray kitten follows
Gratitude for my shadow—
Now bonded for life
Comfort’s Space
Light from one more dream
Visited by future self—
Waking with answers
Beyond darkness Following light Vision focused Marking hope’s flight Peace shining through Sharing more dreams Outlook’s fabric Mending each seam Wisdom takes hold Growing tighter Daylight of grace Shining brighter Actions aligned Marching with trust Tomorrow breathes Feeling robust Insight matures Stumbling no more Day’s sky brightens Coming ashore
From the words of American missionary and Christian theologian, E. Stanley Jones: "Whatever we focus on determines what we become."
Winning doesn’t always mean being first. Winning means you’re doing better than you’ve done before.
Four key words–helped make my dreams come true. They are: dedication, balance, risk, and love.
Bonnie Blair (born 1964) was an American speed skater. She competed in four Winter Olympics where she won five gold medals and one bronze medal.
A true friend is the one who holds your hand and touches your heart.
It is not true that people stop pursuing dreams because they grow old, they grow old because they stop pursuing dreams.
Gabriel Garcia Marquez (1927-2014) was a Colombian-born writer and journalist. In 1982, he received the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Postponed adventures
Rushing to Mother’s kitchen—
Freshly baked cookies
Child protests bedtime
“Gonna stay up all night long”
Stardust dreams fly in
Springtime approaching
Arriving any day now—
Playfulness rising
Afternoon nap calls
Down, down for well-earned respite—
Up, up . . . chores to do
Sitting on park bench
Dreaming of ice cream sundae—
Time for exercise
Child’s sparkling clean room
Tornado waits in shadows—
Orderly chaos
The American dream, to me, means having the opportunity to achieve.
Show people how to have success and then you can push their expectations up.
Lenny Wilkens (1937-2025) was an American professional basketball player. Following his playing career, he became a highly successful coach in the NBA (National Basketball Association). He was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as both a player and coach.
Night’s gentle peace
Moonlight’s silhouette
Dreams dancing step by step
Playing harmony’s cornet
Night’s final act
Cloudless sky above
Memories at full tide
Editing script, filled with love
Night’s breathless tone
Voices gather round
Echoes escaping past
Transforming passion abounds
Night’s flaming light
Home’s welcome fireplace
Bright warmth breathes eternal
Kindling spirits to embrace
Night’s lasting charm
Upgrades at sunrise
Contentment rewritten
Savoring morning’s franchise
