Memories of Mississippi
I have been watching news coverage of the aftermath of Katrina. Television cameras have made into the part of Mississippi I had called home. So much destruction so near to where people I have loved makes it hard to watch.
I watch images of heros and villians thrown together in an environment that is deadly. The drama unfolding shows people at their best and unfortunately in a growing number of cases at their worst.
Sleep has been hard to come by for me. But in my dreams I go back to happier days. Times of peace and joy surrounded by the beauty of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Dragonfly Dance
waves of heat shimmer above the front yard warmed by the golden autumn Mississippi sun the southern pines dance slowly in the breeze we set content in the shade on the porch step marveling at the clouds of mating dragonflies they darted and then hovered, weaving patterns blue green jeweled bodies, around us they whirl lulled by the soft humming of their wings in our ears I was lost in the moment, so fleeting and precious heart pierced by the beauty of the dragonfly dance
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To all those who find their lives storm tossed tonight know you are in our prayers. Be well, be safe, and be happy. I'll see you all again soon.
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