To Myself

Playing guitar at 'Grace and Michael's' house years ago during a party.

To Myself

4/6/11

Tonight, an evening home alone

as spring activities are accelerating

after work of extracurricular nature,

which I enjoy yet important

new dreams are calling me

that ask for concerted effort

in gestation and planning process

if birthing is to happen,

like first trimester of pregnancy

where variables could prematurely abort

grand manifestation before it forms

so secrets are kept conspiratorially

until seeds are securely rooted,

even then, shared with few

using discernment to decide who

while visions of possibilities unfold,

it is a nurturing exercise

resourcing ingredients for stem, blossom,

fruit, as time reveals intangibles

characteristically unique through each stage

bringing surprise to unfurling design,

to become living artistic endeavor

told as tale in future

showing evidence of creative force,

insight, courage, will, and love

when being true to myself.