wishes blow away
some stay
to cling to the vessel
and wrestle
to not release
or cease
but to remain alive
and thrive
— Diane Varner
SLOW MOTION
joyfully
in slow motion
with time
we surrender
— Diane Varner
FLUID CHANNELS
Cradled by some and tangled by others, we carefully maneuver through the fluid channels of life — all the while, collectively sliding into the pool of sacred water.
— Diane Varner
GRATITUDE
Gratitude lifts the spirit and elevates the soul.
Happy Thanksgiving to all my American Friends!
With gratitude for all.
— Diane
COMPLETELY NOURISHED
Surrounded by all that could sustain her, she knew it was not enough — for only when she could run free, would she be completely nourished.
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This little critter (aka gopher) was caught one day when it had the courage to run across the yard. Just a baby, it most likely didn't know better and was lulled upward by the warm sunshine and blue skies. Upon catching her, I put her in a bucket of veggies and took her for a ride to a larger field where she could run free. Just before releasing her, she looked up at me with her sweet, knowing gaze — it was one of those looks that I shall recall whenever our lawn starts erupting dirt mounds. I now can't help but love these little beasts!
— Diane Varner
EVOLVE
Hidden among years of belongings was the rediscovered ability to evolve.
— Diane Varner
SUDDENLY BRISK
one dark night
with shafts of moonlight
all was suddenly brisk
— Diane Varner
WANDERING WINGS
Nearly hushed was the twilight
save the flapping of your wandering wings.
— Diane Varner
BENEATH YOUR SOFT LEAVES
to hide beneath your soft leaves
and feel the morning dew
to watch the light leaving the night
all completely anew
— Diane Varner
THE DEEPER WORLD
beautiful and dark and mysterious
the deeper world calls to us…
come dive to the depths
of your light inside
— Diane Varner
