This is for you, dear reader. I write the words for you.

I write the words


I write the words
that bubble up
from some mysterious spring
deep inside me.

I write the words
that rise from my heart
as I lift my eyes to the heavens
and witness awe-inspiring
artwork displayed across the sky.

I write the words
I hear in the crickets, the bullfrogs,
the call of the hawk
and the squawk of the geese.

I write the words
I see written on the wings
of the butterfly,
on the trunk of the tree,
in the contrails of the jet plane.

I write the words
I hear in the voice
of my heartbroken neighbor,
my grieving friend,
my hopeful coworker.

I write it all down
and give it all away to fall upon
the ears and hearts of whosoever

whosoever is in need
whosoever is curious
whosoever is near, available,
present, receptive

whosoever has eyes to see,
ears to hear, a heart to love,
arms to embrace

whosoever has a searching mind,
a seeking heart, a whimsical smile,
a pocketful of wishes

whosoever never noticed
in our hustle-bustle world,
the whispers in the wind,
or the shapes in the clouds,
or the chatter of birds,
or the beauty of my words

I write it down for you
to see the things I see
in hopes that in the noticing
you will be blessed with
the gift of peace.