Monthly Archives: February 2016

Sacred sound of moonlight.

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Carolyn Riker

I walked with the moon tonight. Few words were spoken. It was a subtle knowing. A blink and a nod curled around wisps at the edge of night. It was the sacred sound of, please rest.  

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I took my words for a stroll.

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Carolyn Riker

I had to take my words for a stroll today. Out of my mouth and along a river’s edge. We gathered under the tallest of trees. Robins and Meadowlarks sang Celtic songs and dragonflies danced along. We walked away from … Continue reading →

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Our world is ruptured.

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Carolyn Riker

I retreated to my tiny garden yesterday to listen to the earth and to her unfurling. I raked and trimmed. I felt my mind go quiet behind the daffodils. Earth’s musty smell of brown and gray and green commingled freely. … Continue reading →

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This Rose.

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Carolyn Riker

I’ve been growing roses for decades. Nothing fancy. Usually the castoff from someone else’s tired garden or the clearance section or someone claims, “This rose is dead. Do you want it?” It’s not dead. It’s alive and well yet presently … Continue reading →

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Aging is creative beauty.

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Carolyn Riker

Fractions feel better as a decimal. Conflicts can’t be avoided. Songbirds accent morning. Quiet is a luxury. Excited and worry have a similar vibration. Anger isn’t wrong. Less is so much more. Laughter relaxes and sadness melts. Kindness is strength. … Continue reading →

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Rain

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Carolyn Riker

Rain tapped on the window today with such tenderness, I felt loved. It spoke in the drizzle of each leaf and wrapped its spirit over the trees. I befriended Rain’s chorus with each keystroke. I introduced Rain to my other … Continue reading →

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Intimacy: A dance of souls.

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Carolyn Riker

Sexual intimacy is a deep connection.  It is a dance of soul upon soul. It stirs in me a discord that awakes me as night bridges dawn. My dreams copulate what my body needs to express. The blend of two … Continue reading →

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Your soul needs silence.

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Carolyn Riker

The sun called her out to play and the petals of faded yesterday swayed. The music of song birds teased the shadows and parted the light. The scent of emerald and warmth of spun-brown, filled her; she walked between harsh … Continue reading →

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Genuineness.

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Carolyn Riker

Genuineness, much like compassion, is a quality that radiates from the soul. Its consistency is fluid. There’s an ebb and flow and heart is the epicenter. There’s a softness around the edges and yet it is powerful and kind. Realness … Continue reading →

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The moon carves through me.

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Carolyn Riker

I was in a 21-day photo challenge. “Selfies.” I made it to day 3. The thought of taking 21 pictures of me, consecutively, left me raw. I unzipped my skin and stepped away. Leaving behind all the things I felt … Continue reading →

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