Author Archives: Jana Faye Moon
Walking in Snow
Down soft white blanket covering the land sends me walking late afternoon in frigid temps not seen in almost a hundred years. fwoosh fwoosh fwoosh Stillness breaths me expands my ribs enlivens the bones of my soul and dampened sound … Continue reading
Puzzle Poem #2
Yes, these related words appeared in the puzzle from blind draws, none put back. All used. Late day sun dances leaves to music from the breeze. Mend and sew another hole, wax another scuff on leather thin as paper. Putter … Continue reading
Puzzle Poem #1
Oh my this is going to be fun! From my morning solitairy letter tile crossword I shall produce a poem. It will be fun to see what they become; meaningful or amusing. They shall be in any case. Today’s puzzle: … Continue reading
Bath After Illness
Laid to rest my body floats. Awareness arises between cells whose actions seem suspended. There’s a finger; oh, and a palm. Yes, they are attached. Too difficult to travel the arm. Let go of details. This body once strong has … Continue reading
Winter Solstice
Today is Winter Solstice. It’s the shortest day of the year and thus, the longest night. Light some candles. Curl up inside. Breathe deeply and let the winter in. Winter has within it the magic of stillness. A natural time … Continue reading
Ringing Trees
You are old You have lived and let go allowing deadwood to fall away as you sprout in fresh new directions You shade the place I lie looking up at your grandfather branches your baby leaves and all the lives … Continue reading
Awakened
Past arms, into soul, Spirit beside our bed stirs flight beyond body.
Haiku on a Cold Day
Snow falling softly Out the window a bird calls Come to me my love
What does this writer’s madness look like?
Death. Not the peace of passing to another realm and discovering truth, but the still, cold absence of everything. Awareness without a body, without senses, bereft of an identifiable self. Deep loss and no emotions with which to feel it; … Continue reading
Advice for Life and Love
Just keep your wits about you and sail your ship. Swab the deck when it’s time to swab the deck. Hoist a pint when the sails are down. But pay attention to the course and don’t get all googly watching … Continue reading
