Tag Archives: life

Open My Heart

Posted on November 13, 2020 by William Wayne Smith

Open, my heart, open wide.The beauty of a snowstormstirs the soul with its light. Call out, my heart, call out.Can a sunlit morning revealmy ancient memories of birth? Reach, my heart, reach up.Days go by with high aspirations.I will reach … Continue reading →

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A Barren Gorge

Posted on June 5, 2020 by William Wayne Smith

A crystal stream winds arounda majestic fir tree stretching to heaven.There are trees by a river everywhere,but here is an uncommon variation. In the beginning, the two had been alone.They were small and apart.The seasons sustained them.Falling rain fed the … Continue reading →

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Today’s Picture

Posted on February 12, 2019 by William Wayne Smith

I am drawing a picture today. It shows my love for life. Hopeful colors fill the sky. The trees are plush and full of fruit. The background has snowcapped mountains. The beauty beckons for me to approach. I am no … Continue reading →

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Abandonment

Posted on December 6, 2018 by William Wayne Smith

When did the economy begin to fail? Some players were rushing ahead. Others had faltered as society crumbled. I can explain it to you, but does it matter? My friends were troubled by the changes. One had to leave his … Continue reading →

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