HCB Writings

  My Hope M ay peace be A ttained after I am gone, Y et while you remain A dventuring on Earth. -hcb

1st Day Those comforting voices are clear, I can only see things that are near.  But I know I have nothing to fear, I am enveloped with love now that I am here.  -Hcb

  The Weeping Mother It started with a shift that only her sense of smell caught. That musty, wet dirt smell that whispered the end of the drought was near. The breeze picked up, dancing among the trees and playing with her hair. The sky was turning dark grey and the chill heightened the senses. She looked up, willing the drops to fall from heaven, bringing life back to Earth. The first drop landed on her forehead, raced down her face and jumped off her chin to land on the parched ground. As more drops landed, tears streaked her face and mixed with the life sent from heaven, It was the rebirth of spring, of earth, of everything - a chance to start anew. -HCB

  Bouquets She bounded in with a bounty of beautiful blossoms, Bequeathing them to the blond binding bouquets, To bring to the Banquet of Blessings.  

Shower of peace Near scalding rivulets of water ran from my shoulders, Melting away the weight of two ton boulders. Steam obscuring reality and making time cease, Often these moments are the only time I feel peace. -hcb

Heather Her Logical and Intelligent mind  Enjoys strategic planning while Affection, wit and Thoughtfulness  Help her maintain her fairness. Embracing her spirituality, Reminds her who she is. -hcb Witty

  Thank You for Being You People swaying in the squeaking and bumping bus, Followed the ritual of avoiding direct eye contact. A sudden lurch, stopping and then the hiss of the doors opening, Eyes quickly glancing up to judge whether the person was worth the effort to make space. Absorbed in my own thoughts and fears of the cliquish highschool life, I had not noticed the new addition to our silent traveling group, Until she was only a few rows in front of me. Like me she was what people considered plus size. Unlike any larger woman that I had seen, She was dressed in a red business suit with an A skirt and heels, Not in sweats or a long frumpy skirt. She walked with a plan and sat down in an empty seat. I wish I had the courage to compliment her, Or even offer a smile, I would get off a few stops later - forever changed, A woman with my body type could look like a strong business woman. -HCB

  Change Change is painful. Change is destructive. Change is beautiful. Change is productive. Change is grief. Change is fear. Change is relief. Change is cheer. Change is impeded. Change is maligned. Change is needed. Change is kind. Change is required. Change is inspired. Change is desired. Change is admired. -HCB

  Love is a Sleepless Night Nights of easy slumber are a long ago memory. Worries about those I love cause peaceful night to elude me. Awoken by every cough or movement when he was small, When he was older it was the fear of every late night text or call. Last night excitement kept sleep away, Text messages through the night and day, Now sleepless nights for him will be norm, For today his baby daughter was born. -HCB

  Spring Haiku Daffodils wilting Tulips stretching for the sky Ebb and flow of life -HCB