Ghost Train RadioJanuary Surprise
Posted on January 19, 2022
I’ve been learning how to play Cello the last 8 weeks. All of my songs since then have Cello instead of the usual Bass Guitar I used to play.
This is the first time I’ve ever written an entire song using the Cello. Huge shoutout to my niece Nisha, my Cello teacher and a fantastic one at that!
Its always wise
To open your eyes
Else you'd miss that
January Surprise
The start of the year
Usually unclear
New beautiful skies
January Surprise
Look up not down
No need to frown
Mustard on the rise
January Surprise
Shades of November
Posted on January 17, 2022
High above the telegraph wire
A Winter Moon that does inspire
Familiar, and as I remember
I saw the same thing in November
I never liked January
It always seemed bleak to me
But now I've opened my eyes
To this beautiful new surprise
Every month has it's gems
Just look round the bend
Take your camera and look
Round every cranny and nook
First New Moon Rising
Posted on January 6, 2022
The first new moon is here
Ringing in the New Year
What new things lie ahead?
What new ground we'll tread?
Pumpkin moon a good luck sign
Wineries prepare their vines
Mother Earth's Regeneration
Soon a planting celebration
This old world a spinning wheel
Be kind to Earth so it will heal
See the new moon rising
Over the eastern horizon
Subtle Winter Scene
Posted on January 5, 2022
In between the vineyard vines
There is mustard popping up
Brilliant yellow carpet green
My very favorite Winter Scene
Some may say there is no Winter
In Northern California
I know that's just not true
Snowy mountains are my proof
In the valleys near the coast
Winters subtle but its there
Creeks are running grass is green
Its such a lovely Winter Scene
Have a Beaux Arts New Year!
Posted on December 30, 2021
Seek Beauty and Kindness in the New Year – and may Peace be With You!
Beaux Arts in English
Means Fine Art
Which is the best thing
For a Great New Years Start
I've been a Computer Geek
In my long career
But my secret love
Has been Art and Music all these years
"Don't quit your day job "
I was told
I listened (and glad I did)
Cuz life (seems) bought and sold . . .
My joke on "The Man"
Is my "other plan"
Art was always in my Heart
That's how I stuck it to the man!
Anyway,
Have yourself a great year
Filled with Art,
Peace, Love and Good Cheer!
Silent Night, Holy Night
Posted on December 24, 2021
Dar Williams sung about
A Yule Tide Winter Solstice Dinner
"The Christians and The Pagans"
Its a great song, a real winner
The world is full of contradictions
At least it seems at first
But when you peel away the onion
We all share the same thirst
Peace on Earth to All Good People
Those who Pray for Peace
Those who still believe in magic (Love)
Blessed are those who help The Least
Crown Bouquet
Posted on December 18, 2021
There is a special place
In heaven for those who love
Their eyes are wide open
To the beauty below and above
There is a special place
In hell for those who hate
Their eyes are closed shut
The dark abyss their fate
Get yourself a Crown Bouquet
Love thy neighbor
And soon you'll experience
What the word human is for
Copper
Posted on December 17, 2021
Now you've really gone done it
Keeping my Fall Color Dream alive
Here its almost Christmas
Yet you still survive
You know I'll take it
I'm a kid in disguise
Stay young forever
With eyes opened wide
A rich coppery red
Your color astounds
I'll try to explain it
Very earthy like ground
Red Star Solstice
Posted on December 17, 2021
It's a Red Star Solstice
High atop the Tannenbaum
The earth revolves slowly
A new orbit around
It's nature's way
To end the year
End one cycle now
With Holiday Cheer
A new Star
A new point of view
I'm seeing Winter differently
Than I used to
My eyes are wide open
I'm out on the prowl
With my camera
I might see an owl!
I don't take for granted
My time here on earth
Instead I will celebrate
Each day's great worth
The Solstice Holy Grail
Posted on December 16, 2021
Something profound
Happened this Fall
Caught by surprise
I heard something call
It must be our time
Here on Green Earth
Our days are so numbered
Until our rebirth
This ain't no religion
I'm here to say
Don't live for tomorrow
Live for today
Take in the beauty
Hear the sweet sounds
Play your piano
While you're still around
This Autumn
The colored leaves said to me
Climb that big hill
Ford that cold stream
Now comes the Solstice
And I'm feeling alive
I used to think Winter
Was a time for dying
Just yesterday
I saw new plants growing
Many are sleeping
Soon seeds will be sewing
I saw a bird
Wintering nearby
He flew here from Canada
Where Winter is Wild
What we think is Winter
Is mild for some birds
To them its not chilly
That seems absurd
With Fall crossed to Winter
I'm starting to see
How each day in life
Is a fun mystery
Grab your camera
Get on the trail
Search out new beauty
Your Holy Grail
Nothing is perfect
Nor lasts forever
Search out new scenes
Find something clever
Seasons go fast
Better take care
To capture their beauty
Until they're not there
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