Safely Held

by Cheryl Merrick

Inspiration recorded
Insights cherished
Light to illuminate the path
Lessons to remember
Action to implement
Changes to make
Gratitude expressed
Hope kindled

All safely held
in words.

9/17/07

Painting

by Cheryl Merrick 

Like paint
    I apply the layers of words,
choosing just the right
    color and shade,
arranging them carefully
    to form my picture.

Daily Exercise

by Cheryl Merrick

Sitting still
I exercise my mind
with paper and pencil

Sleepy thoughts
becoming trim and firm
as they struggle
with weights of words

Rising

by Cheryl Merrick

Like bread
a poem
needs time
to rise




12/16/07

Paintng

by Cheryl Merrick

Like paint
    I apply the layers of words,
choosing just the right
    color and shade,
arranging them carefully
    a picture takes form.