121801

Measure up, Girl

Measure up
Do I?
Enough is enough
Is it?
Cook until done
Or and then some
Sliding scale tips
Conversion chart dips
How does one sum
The whole of each part,
Extra mile walked to wall
Fine time had by all?
Are we there yet?
Weight until dark
Once more for
Good
Measure

12.18.01

121601

Boxes in

Boxes in
Collapsing
into
boxes
inside
boxes
Retreat to
Shelter to
places to
hide
Safely
Contained
out of harm’s
way free from
hurt trapped
along
inside
boxes
inside
boxes
inside

12.16.01

121401

Love sufficient

Love sufficient to wrap around
Embrace old hurts
Tethering us down
Linger where stories told
Fears fall way
Healing unfolds
Love sufficient

Wrap it all
over and over,
wrap it all
‘round tight.
wrap it ‘round
each bony bend,
wrap till no more
fight.

12.14.01

121301

Split Decision

Split Decision
Two-way tie
We decide
And shall I
Inner quest
Verdict cast
Not loss to win
Nor first from last
Truth be told
Honor still
Come what will
Each moment past
A choice be made
Toward greater love
Care be taken
To convey
Not martyr’s guilt
Nor selfish way
So listen deep
What God’s to say
Guide heart’s path
To peace we pray

12.13.01