Wednesday, July 31, 2019

a thing of beauty

A thing of beauty skillfully crafted
A solid oak table custom built for us
With four matching chairs we sit upon
Indulging ourselves in a fine possession.

The graceful symmetrical curve of the grain
Like waves of time upon the table top
Preserving the stately history of the tree
Pleases me as we enjoy our dinner at home.

The chairs so well designed for comfort
Shaped into lovely complementary lines
Arched backs and legs with contoured seats
Showing matching grain to unify the set.

The great oak that became this magnificent ensemble
Stood tall bearing acorns long before I was born
As likewise this furniture will remain long after I’m gone
Enhancing the lives of those fortunate to have it.

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

take heart

We are all the people of the world come together here
A cornucopia of cultures skin glowing all the colors of humanity 
So beautiful so powerful when everyone is welcomed
As I know will be the way not so very long from now. 

As the white nationalist men spew their racist slurs
More and more people are roused up in opposition
Seeing those men as the hateful fearful enemy of us all
Understanding that they must be totally defeated.

If you doubt this happy outcome is certain
If you feel despondent over current events
If you are afraid that it will only get worse
Take heart to see the resistance is growing. 

People of color are resisting and being led by women
LGBTQ people are resisting and being led by women
Teachers are resisting and they are almost all women
Women inspiring us to be our better selves.

Those who fill the prisons with poor people
Those who gerrymander and suppress the vote
Those who write the laws to rig the system
They will not be able to hold back our righteous cause.

Monday, July 29, 2019

DeKorte July 29, 2019

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Sunday, July 28, 2019

Wallkill NWR July 28, 2019

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Friday, July 26, 2019

Celery Farm July 26, 2019

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Thursday, July 25, 2019