Comforting
Morning’s gentle rain
Rinsing away dark outlook—
Sun rises with peace

Refreshing
Giant redwoods breathe
Quenching rains arrive onshore—
Coastline feeling peace

Fulfilling
Mountain waters run
Chasing ocean far away—
Rivers’ flowing peace

Morning’s gentle rain
Rinsing away dark outlook—
Sun rises with peace

Giant redwoods breathe
Quenching rains arrive onshore—
Coastline feeling peace

Mountain waters run
Chasing ocean far away—
Rivers’ flowing peace

Home’s Mister Fix-It
Not really “Jack of all trades”—
Wife calls her expert

Busy across street
Neighbor repairing home’s roof—
Inside . . . buckets wait

Hiking to mailbox
Realizing while walking back—
Holiday . . . no mail

Mountain’s deep snowpack
Creeks feeding mighty rivers—
Living waters flow

Gathering each day
Birds’ welcoming harmony—
Perfection in song

Field planting finished
Another day filled with rain—
Farmers celebrate

Life’s joyful journey
Relationships built on grace—
Friendship’s steady rock

Loyalty in friends
Reaching each summit as one—
Sticking together

Navigating storms
Guided by trust among friends—
Nourishing each soul

Distant memory
Winter’s breath melted away—
Rebirth springing up

Crisp April morning
Afternoon promises warmth—
Daffodils dancing

Sun’s setting calmness
Another night, nature rests—
Guaranteed sunrise

New window opens
Unique opportunities—
Embrace every breath

Lessons in patience
Potential storms move away—
Sunshine breaking through

Morning’s welcome note
Invitation for breakfast—
With love sprinkled in

Thunderstorm cuts in
Night plunges into drama—
Rescued at sunrise

Dancing all alone
Searching for tranquil partner—
Sunset’s peace steps in

Scaling mountaintop
Unveiling fresh perspective—
Creator reveals

Blessed sunrise light
Opportunity’s window—
Day’s fresh song composed

Vapor of spring’s breath
Freshest, greenest life rising—
Gentleness reborn

Ocean’s rhythmic waves
Touched by Creator’s passion—
Tireless energy

Tender memories
Child’s early steps remembered—
Milestones filled with love

Young boy clearing path
Throwing shoveled snow behind—
Never looking back

Coming dearest wife
Arriving in a jiffy—
Lifetime partnership

Witnessing upsets
“Cinderella” storylines–
Underdogs rise up

Time for spring cleaning
Hey son, use more elbow grease—
Ouch . . . tennis elbow!

Humor striking out
“Generation Gap” witnessed—
Dad’s jokes falling flat
