Ladybird

i took notice 

by the late afternoon's light

upon our home's foreground

that it embraces . . .

a wonder-full sight --

miraculous

it moves with a coryphee's balance

it peppers not so far off summer's magic

in autumn 

Shattered glass

broken spirits
as we see their unhinged selves
negative energy shatters through
still i stand
composed
under the entitled, pestilent pressure
remembering the trustful power of kapwa
loving kind kindred
sweeps me up
my hands still
my breath deep
i close my eyes