Abbe’s Ruminations on Cork

Abbe’s Ruminations on Cork

Abbe’s Ruminations on Cork June 2024   Abbe in Portugal I wonder at my ignorance.   I’m reminded that when we take something for granted a history of discovery, labor, and wonder lies behind the simplicity of what is considered basic. My most...
Advice to My Younger Self

Advice to My Younger Self

You don’t know me yet, but I have been with you forever. Bear with me as I tell you of my discoveries. Stay open without fear of loving. The heart can close but keep it exposed. You will hurt, you will change even as you remain the same. Keep laughing as the muscles...
The Light Said Stop

The Light Said Stop

Red, Yellow, Green Stop, wait, go. But how do you know Inside, when to move forward? No one speaks of stepping back, Reviewing, musing. Caution is seen as being stymied, Stuck by indecision. External Stop Signs Can’t see, think, or hear. Life moves on Even as we try...
Even when I’m standing still, I’m moving

Even when I’m standing still, I’m moving

Even when I’m standing still, I’m moving. I felt the waves of sound travel through my toes to my head. The sweet tones took me far away to times past. Each note pulled me further along, To a path worn with history. Each century rung through my veins. I...

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