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TALISMAN  The rough rock path Worn to a V by worshipful throngs Meanders like confused pilgrims Over this fragile island face.  As I trace the way, I meet them– Fellow-seekers, and nod My head in recognition. I see the peaceful pleasure in them That I searched for, found, And hold again.  Holy touchstone, worry rock, […]

SUNDAY SERVICE                              The road shaped to a slope divides.  Monhegan House, Trailing Yew, Mrs. Cundy’s Cottage- windows over walls of darkened roses.  We step from church into our galaxy, which here includes the scattered lamps of town. Our unspoiled night can […]

Blessings Barefoot and hair unbound. in cotton gown I lean against the wood frame of my door and watch the day bleed down to fill the wine-tinged sea I close the door. Now in my room and my small bed, I turn toward sleep. Above my roof, darkness moves in to mingle with the darkened […]