asleep on the porch
bumble bees in nandinas
cool breeze rustling leaves
Herb Stone
here&now working poetry
June 6, 2022
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the beauty of light
glinting off the clear water
of a flowing stream
Herb Stone
here&now working poetry
June 3, 2022
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haiku: broken ankles and dreams
toe nails painted pink
a pedicure on her feet
she dreams of dancing
Herb Stone
here&now working poetry
May 14, 2022
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Author’s note: The physical therapist
working with Cathey is the best. Very
professional, highly skilled, and a
great motivator, with excellent rapport
with the patient. We are so grateful for
his presence. Oh, and yes, I did the
pedicure and nail polish.
beyond our struggles with sentimentality,
hubris, conceit, nostalgia; and subduing
our apathy, helplessness, and perverse
notions of suffering
realizing the deep knowing and peace
of meeting the other and connecting
as kindred spirits; two lost pieces
of a puzzle fitting effortlessly together
now the bigger picture beyond self
arising into relief and clarifying its movement
towards deeper and more inclusive
authentic, complementary wholeness
my deepest gratitude and appreciation
for you kindred spirits who see me,
and I, you, wounded healers all,
dear friends belonging in beloved community
Herb Stone
here&now working poetry
May 12, 2022
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the sun in evening
casting suffused light and shade
dappling petunias
Herb Stone
here&know working poetry
May 11, 2022
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her eyes are heavy, head nodding
sun down, light fading
memories of a girl in wildflowers
the blue-eyed grass is in bloom
the wild garlic is growing
the lilies are budding
Earth Home in her rhythm
manifesting symbiosis
all creation included and connected
Herb Stone
here&now working poetry
May 8, 2022
for Cathey
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Dedicated to everyone now facing great life challenges and worldly suffering including ill health, aging, separation from a loved one, personal loss, loneliness, waning faith and hope, and weariness, etc. You are not alone. I see you beloveds 
she picks the blooms
she puts in the vase today
lovely being home
Herb Stone
here&now working poetry
May 6, 2022
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