July 23, 2026

Image: Barbara Ryther The Butterfly   Appearing Vanishing Barely pausing Now glowing gold in sunlight Now disappearing among the grasses Buffeted by wind Or perhaps riding it Diving on currents Touching wildflowers  A moment of stillness Then flitting on Choreography ...

July 7, 2026

RISE I want to tell you something: There is still good in this world. It isn’t front page news As headlines tend to resist subtlety. Although what is precious Seems far from subtle, Don’t you think? Like the woman I passed in the market Ivory haired With fingers...