So grateful my daughter has you there for her. Compassion, understanding, wisdom, and love. You are more than a friend.

by Mary-Lee..dedicated to my son who loves driftwood as much as I do. She was driftwood An ordinary branch Cut into the waters Where she twisted and shifted Rolled and rocked in the waves Was worn and wizened by the wind Until at last She settled on the shore And snuggled into the welcoming sand … Continue reading Driftwood →

by Mary-Lee "Blue Feather, My protector, my guardian, my guide, You have been by my side for many years. You have been in the shadows, on the bluffs, in the depths of the forests Through storms, struggles and battles. Because of you, I am here. Blue Feather, I am an old woman now I live … Continue reading Blue Feather →

This is not a research paper; it is a contemplation. Perhaps it is a plea for all to look around at those in your life who are struggling, and decide to help. What does it mean to have a break down? Why do people judge a person who experiences this as overdramatic, weak, flaky or … Continue reading The Overflowing Vessel →