gratitude – Under the Cedar Trees

Know.

Published by Lee Under the Cedar Trees on April 17, 2025

I don’t blame anyone but me.
It was all on me. Always.
I couldn’t adapt.
I couldn’t fit this odd shape
into any gaps I found.
…

Flowers for the Well

Published by Lee Under the Cedar Trees on March 28, 2025

Today the nervous vibrations
Slow a little
Calm a little
…

Adventure Beyond the Cedars

Published by Lee Under the Cedar Trees on February 21, 2025

I want to try something
It’s going to take a while
But I hope some friends will
Come along with me while they can
It won’t be easy
But I have to at least make an attempt
…

Paint Love on Their Walls

Published by Lee Under the Cedar Trees on January 13, 2025

To paint love on their walls
Down those long hallways
Meandering through their mind
From yesterday to their future
I wish I could

For them, for all their kind warmth
I wish I knew how to do more
I wish I could do everything they need

I’ll have to settle for my presence
And occasional smiles
And when those fall
Yield in acceptance
That nothing lasts forever

January 9 – 13, 2025

Don’t regret having had it, just because it hurts now that it’s gone.

Published by Lee Under the Cedar Trees on January 1, 2025

Someday it will all leave, either
slowly,
a little at a time;

Or all that remains will be gone
in one swoop,
with the last beat of your heart

November 2024 – January 1, 2025

Here’s to Those Who Anchor My Feet

Published by Lee Under the Cedar Trees on December 30, 2024

To those who keep me afloat over waves
Who hold me close under caring watchful eyes
Who anchor my feet to soil
When all I want is to flee
But all I need is calm love
You keep my earth turning
You keep my sun rising
You keep my moon glowing
Even in the darkest pitches of nights
So here’s to you, you wonderful ones
May I grow to be even half as good
As you deserve from me

December 29–30, 2024