Cold Morning

Frost covered beach
ocean meets mountains
seagull meets me

We're both waiting for the sun
before committing to a smile

- Just a peasant

Photo from the Oregon coast November 2007.

Fallen Treasure

When autumn first arrives the trees are crowned with mixtures of yellows, ambers, browns, and reds. And like commoners, gathering to view a royal family, we can only see this beauty from a far distance or by leaning our heads backwards and peering high up into the lofty branches. But eventually, these crowns fall and then we, who gazed at them for so long, are able to play freely amongst piles of shattered gold and broken rubies.

- Just a peasant

Photo from yesterday of my neighborhood in the Midwest