December | 2018 | Fawn Rising

No Less Than Everything

The journey, dear God, it hurts deeply at times and at others, it is the top of the mountain. All I know to do is begin again. And again. And again ~ Until my death when I will rest with the angels and my dear Du. A child-bride of 16 with three children by twenty. […]

First, I Am Eastern Cherokee Nation

I identify with this Nation, and I am indeed Eastern Cherokee. I have the blood of my full-blooded great-grandmother (Cherokee society is matrilineal) who moved to North-central Florida with her Swedish husband and purchased the land upon which Duval County Metropolitan Area now sits. She did not travel the Trail of Tears. Her name was […]

Ian Imagines

How when in what context where how might it be used in the future who will use it who will want to do harm by it who will want to create kindness with it will it survive will it dig down to serve the world will it serve humans in a manifestation meant for […]

Julia Grace’s Graciousness

Grace under the table Grace under the tent Grace in the living room Grace on the floor Grace with her 28th collection of the morning Grace singing Grace playing the harp Grace reminding us each of our connectedness to each other Grace breathes Grace moves to offer her sorrow Grace extends her heart for safekeeping. […]

Simon Conveys with Humorous Solemnity

The wisdom of the Ages quietly with the highest regard for his Higher Power always marking yet remaining on standby to pick you up dust you off highlight your strengths and push you to walk on in His kindness. Simon is overwhelming yet duty-bound to prove the world can stand together far better than […]

Warp and Woof by Oliver

Checking on each person making certain all are included rounding up ideas for sharing; Oliver makes the world bright; more palatable; less tense. Adding laughter and his very own jokes he belongs nowhere and everywhere. No single person is ever left out of his sightlines. His hugs are generously donated and golden ~ his voice […]

Wyatt Wants to Wrangle

To round up Herd Organize Take charge A ranch is on his young mind Maybe beside the family grounds Maybe somewhere else Strength beyond measure A low easy laugh and smile He looks you in the eye And holds you at your word Dreams do not become him Yet the promise of life with animals […]

I Fly

It is my wish that the following will trigger others to challenge labels used on themselves and family members. To be very clear: I am not a traditional alcoholic i.e., one who is allergic to alcohol. I am allergic to the biotoxins which alcohol makes. Mold manufactures these same biotoxins. As one of the one […]

Once Upon A Liberty

Nothing is off-limits with regard to her ability to call forth her strengths and intellect. She stands for a query for more information. She stands to experience the field of battle outside on mounds of sand with her brothers, her shield and sword. She stands to stroke the neck of a service dog obeying her […]

The Joy of Jesse

Oh, my! His energy Upon birth Likens to the greatest knowledge of hidden places Like dinosaurs filled with candy bears Of gut-churning laughter as He points to objects that tickle him Almost from the moment I hold him I know We all know Here is a promise of joy on earth The joy of twinkling […]

The Wake of Here

Wherever I am is called HERE I create one wake in a world of tears I shall treat it as a powerful and mighty map I shall ask permission to commune with it and be known by it The wake breathes under me Around me through me engulfing me if I acknowledge it I listen It answers It […]

GiGi and Mama Sherry: Home is Where the Heart Is

November 29, 2018 Oh! Goodness. Would you just look where I get to live? I am in a cottage on a hill overlooking a clear lake, downstairs beside the bomb shelter, in the Writer’s art studio, and, I am a feline. It is enormous. And, I have the entire upstairs, a wrap-around veranda, a dog […]