welcome 09

preparation occured for a gracious encounter
enjoyable drive sharing lively banter
roses hypericom brought smiles enjoyable
chef's delightful offering placed before us

hideaway gained just as year passing
toasts and kisses predictions flashing
plans and surprises blend and enmesh
the big ball drops to start something fresh

releasing a star

fledgling perched upon nest's brink - newly hatched fingerling swimming to sea - butterfly emerging from cocoon - seed husk bursting within warm earth - ship gliding glorious from dry dock to bay - explosion of energy releasing a star

~"Follow beauty, beauty will lead you when nothing else will do."