Every month I tweet #MicroPoetry! In 140 characters, they are part prayer, thought, reflection, challenge or something in-between. I look forward to sharing them with you and hope that they may lead to reflection, musing and perhaps even discussion!

Neither then
nor when
Now
the mandolin thrums
& bodhran drums
Now
in the dance
of life’s céilí
we become the rhythm

Inspired by the cadence of a jig & spin of a reel …

Good Morning #Winnipeg
We stand on cusp
what is
what might be
Transformation dances
harmony unknown
habits unlearned

Inspired by awakening to the power of making different choices …

Laughter liberates loss
Joy jostles jeopardy
In life’s unfolding
hurt & hope walk
& wisdom’s choice
wonder navigates

Inspired by Big Bangs that nurture mirth …

That upon which I focus
singularity
That upon which we focus
multiplicity
In relation
creativity innovation inspires

Inspired by the intention of mindfulness …

Within the finite
chaos whispers
amidst division’s illusion
Beyond the finite
harmony beckons
amidst unity’s reality

Inspired by the number one …

Monologue shapes
what I want to hear
into what I see
Dialogue invites
what we might want
into becoming what will be

Inspired by the number two …
160211

Upon 3 points
foundations stand
From singular
to dimensional
that which is rigid
in beauty
births Creation’s dance

Inspired by the number three …

Seasons dance
from one to another
variations in colours hue
& birds’ songs
model that in diversity
creativity thrives

Inspired by the number four …

Good Morning #Winnipeg
Each day begins
sometimes well
others poorly
in shared humanity’s embrace
may we Grace extend

Inspired by the number five …

By rote & rite
identity interrupted
diversity diminished
With creativity’s rebellion
pen in hand
cast the tale anew

Inspired by the number six …

Perfection’s attainment
not blemishes’ freedom illusion
It is in fulfilment’s embrace
when we claim the gift we are

Inspired by the number seven …

In fallow
shadowed parched soil
death dormant appears
In day’s longing
warming awakening humus
sleeping seeds birth

Inspired by the number eight …

Life paradox unfolds
as fragile & tenacious adventure
As journey’s path shortens
our final sum lies in choices made

Inspired by the number nine …

In circles & spirals
our page turns
revising stories
discerning learnings anew
ever toward completion
we strive

Inspired by the number ten …

Good Morning #Winnipeg
As imperfection’s dirge
overwhelm tempts
In its din
hearken to voice still
whispering Beloved

Inspired by the number eleven …

From kitchen tables to Senate’s floor
how we gather reflects decisions’ course
Voices heard depends on power shared

Inspired by the number twelve …

In Fear’s discord
omens bloom
conspiracies sprout
In Hope’s harmony
choices agency nurtures
prayer potential births

Inspired by the number thirteen …

Upon awakening path
spirit flies
slumber to awareness
self-knowing dawns
& compassion’s care
transcends
habits’ harm

Inspired by the number fourteen …

Assumptions narrate
stereotypes tale tell
Does what we see
mean what we get?
With curiosity’s wonder
may Grace guide

Inspired by the number fifteen …

Betwixt nightmares crafted
Love every embrace enters
Amidst horrors perpetuated
Love’s capacity compassion curates

Inspired by the number sixteen …

Good Morning #Winnipeg
Intolerance’s mantra ingrained
& dignity trampled
May we solidarity united
diversity defend

Inspired by the number seventeen …

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