A gathering of stones, originally uploaded by Thorsten Becker. A gathering of stones Of various shades and tones From ashes to ashes and dust to dust They’ve been put into an Ash tree’s trust All of them planted there Set there with much thought and care Long ago, by writer’s hand At this site they …
Circle of Life, originally uploaded by Thorsten Becker. Remnants of Autumn Embraced by Spring’s blossoms On a sunny day © Thorsten Becker
Keep close company, originally uploaded by Thorsten Becker. For two are better As one alone may not keep warm On a chilly day © Thorsten Becker
The curious case of a little old book — Part 2, originally uploaded by Thorsten Becker. Last year I related the story of an unusual find in a post titled “The curious case of a little old book”. I’ve had purchased a copy of the Roycrofter’s edition of Aucassin & Nicolette which also, unexpectedly so, …
Those moments carefully stored away, originally uploaded by Thorsten Becker. I am walking over hallowed ground Over graveyards white and bleached It’s perfectly silent, there is no sound The world is quietly beseeched I keep on treading, trudging I behold my soul grudging As I step over sticks and Styx Because time has lost it’s …
Little things get easily lost, originally uploaded by Thorsten Becker. Little things Get easily lost Easily broken Easily disregarded Discarded Thrown by the wayside To the curbside Childhood memories Of little toy planes Held between two fingers Chasing the clouds away Of little plastic animals Conversing in a garden of childhood bliss And later than …
You sacrificed a part of yourself, originally uploaded by Thorsten Becker. You sacrificed a part of yourself To protect the whole of me To cover me, keep me safe Protect me from life’s cutting winds From the coldness of frozen hearts From blanketing notions Descending like white shrouds Through your loving kindness you taught me …
