Sun’s Blessing
Early morning’s grace
Picturing new day ahead—
Confidence rising

Moving Forward
Positive thinking
Today’s refreshing goodness—
Go now, pass it on

Nightly Outlook
Darkness all around
Dancing with each twinkling star—
Tomorrow brightens

Early morning’s grace
Picturing new day ahead—
Confidence rising

Positive thinking
Today’s refreshing goodness—
Go now, pass it on

Darkness all around
Dancing with each twinkling star—
Tomorrow brightens


People who read are a lot more tolerant than people who don’t.
Passion is a rare commodity. When you find it, treasure it and never give it up.
David Baldacci (born 1960) is an American novelist.

Today, making big plans
Looking out, far ahead
Life’s landscape, calling out
Past now ready to shed
Yesterday, forgotten
Latching on to new tune
Positive, fresh outlook
Below night’s risen moon
Freedom filling each dream
Nourishing assurance
Confidence springs forward
Life’s steady insurance
Eager to keep moving
Opening novel’s page
Business taken care of
Wisdom heard from old sage
Timetable’s steady hand
Taking shortcut’s byway
No working overtime
Down tomorrow’s highway

Heart’s deepest desire
Overcoming once again—
Triumph shall arrive

Facing challenges
Courage filled with inner fire—
Crossing finish line

Tested by darkness
Searching for light’s renewing strength—
Positive embraced


There’s a crack (or cracks) in everyone . . . that’s how the light of God gets in.
I am a better person when I have less on my plate.
Elizabeth Gilbert (born 1969) is an American journalist and author.

If a window of opportunity appears, don’t pull down the shade.
Smile if it kills you. The physiology of smiling diffuses a lot of anger and angst. It makes your body and soul feel better.
Tom Peters (born 1942) is an American writer. Much of his work deals with business management practices.

Dreams don’t have deadlines. Believe in yourself.
You can’t let your past hold your future hostage.
LL Cool J (born 1968) is an American rapper, songwriter, and actor. In addition to his singing credits, he has starred in the long-running television drama, “NCIS: Los Angeles.” His real name is James Todd Smith.
Outlook warming up
Caffeine’s locomotive pours—
Coffee’s morning cup

Octoberfest treat
Cinnamon, ginger, and clove—
Tasting pumpkin spice

Morning’s rendezvous
Coffee’s friendship connections—
Always by the cup


Sailing to endless shores
Harmony fills each breeze
Journey’s fluent rhythm
Replacing life’s unease
Sailing beyond darkness
Newness spilling over
Journey’s fluent story
Viewing life’s changeover
Sailing from rising tides
Novel approach tunes in
Journey’s fluent verses
Catching life’s peace within
Sailing from day’s troubles
Warm melodies sing out
Journey’s fluent cadence
Finding life’s faithful route
Sailing with keen insights
Outlook crafted anew
Journey’s fluent tempo
Weaving life’s beads of dew


Never hurry and never worry.
A right is a responsibility in reverse.
Elwyn Brooks (E. B.) White (1899-1985) was an American writer. He authored many classic children’s books, including CHARLOTTE’S WEB, STUART LITTLE, and THE TRUMPET OF THE SWAN.