3/30

A problem day saved by creativity, a useful model found 
Off the streets, welcomed as much for good nature as
Capacity for stillness.

3/29

If I get nothing more out of this time than 
To keep my brush clean, colors clean and brushwork
Definitive, its good.

3/28

Amidst well laid plans things can go amiss
And from that serendipity emerge, as today
In this workshop.

A better demo resulted and we all learned more.
And this group has been fun to be with, not necessary,
but certainly appreciated.

3/27

Up early to drive to another workshop
Closer and I like the fellow’s work,
Loose and luscious.

3/26

A neighbor remarks we are here at G-d’s amusement.
Bred his ewes to lamb well after the snows - two dozen
born last night.

3/25

Tonight is a as close to perfect a winter night
Can be here. Soft fat snow on a quiet evening
Prettily ladens all.

3/24

How do I feel now, living alone? Grateful 
For  my animals, my friends but being alone
Isn’t so easy

Yet also not as hard as it was, I miss you, always.
It is not what I have any longer, what is is, yesterday,
Tomorrow and now.

3/23

With you days would fly, fully, completely by only you and me,
With nary a glance, concern, of what was happening
Beyond our sphere.

Without you, I have had days, months years, too long
Without support, caring, gnawing through my soul
Beyond my hope.

In the long cold of these past several weeks, I’ve come 
Perhaps, to a place, recognizing, accepting, a change into
My own sphere.

3/22

While confirming plans for a later date,
A friend allowed if those fell through, she’d come here.
Its been awhile.

How long she asked? And I thought, the painting bunch?
Maybe last spring. Really? Really. Company rarely is 
my reality now.

I know it is up to me to put in the effort, invite, arrange.
Mostly, though, it only proves, what I already know, how
Alone I am.

3/21

The zero turn, the old tractor, have had their yearly check-ups. 
Good to go another year.  Duty, and convenience, combined
This is good.

3/20

Decisions, they appear and I need assess their importance.
What is serious, what not so. The door today, if I sell soon?
To much money,

But not if I stay any time. This house is worthy of upkeep
I am caretaker and, for now, it is mine. Mine to enjoy and
Mine the responsibility.... 

As I learn not all decisions are equal. 

3/19

Dear I am doing the yard work. It needs doing and
Needs renaming. I need the exercise, would rather not
Pay for gym, 

Or yardworker. Doing this work? I will say doing this
Gives me some satisfaction on both counts, if
Not much joy. 

3/18

A mulling about day, doing painting, doing chores,
Not going very far. I have to admit, a day close to
How we’d spend.

Except, of course, you are not here and where ever
You are, I can not be. All I can do is hold you here
Within my heart.

3/17

After a sullen-hued morning, highlighting
Only mud, it did start to snow, finally blanketing 
Everything with splendor.

3/16

Baked bread for a dinner tonight,
Broke bread with a slew of friends, couples
All, friends also.