Walls of my heart
I picked the heads off of nearly all or maybe all of Grandma’s tulips and like a cat who was a skilled mouser, brought them to her expecting to be stroked with affection. Grandma loved her tulips and her flower bed covered most of the backyard. The very little girl that I was only knew…
Creatively Painting the Walls for a Strong Heart
Today I’m aware of how important it is to be involved creatively in my life. Yesterday I spent two hours in my garden of mostly native perennials, trimming, transplanting columbine and watching bumblebees – one snuggled right into a lobelia bloom, another landed on a cranesbill. One of the two choruses I sing in performed on…
Something Meaningful Right Now
One thing that’s meaningful right now is what I heard myself say as I talked with a dear friend yesterday. I told her how I shared the story with a small group of old friends a few days ago, of accompanying my husband as caregiver while dementia decreased his capacity to function with well-being. These were…
As Long As The Stars Shine
As I went to bed last night After saying good bye to a more than friend Who I won’t see for over three weeks And so much doubt arose It boiled down to this When I have to face Aloneness as countless others do In marriages careers families communities I am practicing…
Morning Flutters
With grace I soar Wrists crossed Palms face me In front where I can see them They have scooped up the energy I need for today From the earth Who for moments I remember with awe and gratitude Her generosity Her very life she gives me These fingers flutter Like the eagle…
Choice
Choice is where There is safety To say yes And more importantly No Making choices Fresh Not habitually Not from a place of right or wrong From a place of here Now 8/14/26 Charlotte Nuessle © Charlotte Nuessle