Blue Mussel Eyes

Black Raven
with
Blue Mussel Eyes

Sits in the
old apple tree

Staring and waiting

collects bits of feathers
and driftwood
and rocks
and rust
to build his nest
or is it for a coffin?

© Laurie Knowlton 11/27/09

Solitude

Thanksgiving Morning
Solitude
but not alone

Friends
are in
my mind
and
heart

The sunlight rays
on the ocean
light my world
with love
from friends.

© Laurie Knowlton November 27, 2008

As you simplify your life,
the laws of the universe will be simpler;
solitude will not be solitude,
poverty will not be poverty,
nor weakness weakness~Thoreau

Stormy Tuesday

If you love Eva Cassidy's voice and music and looking at my sad attempt at a video of my filming some awe inspiring waves......enjoy!

The Dead by Billy Collins

Red

I used
to think
Red
was the
color of
Power.
Now I
only think
in
Black
and
White

Laurie Knowlton © 11/25/08

Billy Collins

Friends

a friend
an old friend
wrote me today
memories
swirl
some with
smiles
some with
fear
but all with
love.

November 23,2008

Black Raven

Black Raven
Sits On
White Birch
Bark
In Winter Cold
He Stares in
My Bedroom
Bathed In
Moonlight.
What is he
Waiting For?

November 2008

Pill Box

She fills her
pill box
with each day's
wares.
When did
this happen
she asked
the woman
in the
mirror?

November 2008

Beginnings are Like Ends

Thin beginnings of fragile ice
form on the ponds
and around my life.

November 2008