This is a page dedicated to my works in progress. I write poetry, monologues

and one act plays. I have begun to branch out into journalism. This is a new

page and will change often. As of March 17th 2001 I will feature one of my poems

The wind carries the soft 
melody of love through the
air

I hear you whispering
to me from afar
Your words come to me
like angels from heaven

The clear night sky opens
the universe to us and
lets me see what you see

Though the distance between
us is great
I feel close to you

I envision you each time
I look to the stars and
feel a gentle breeze

I know that you are there
somewhere
Thinking of me

I wrote that one in 98. This next one I wrote last summer while at Jeff's farm as part of a presentation to his parents and aunt and uncle.

TRIBAL TEACHINGS

Tribal teachings
Once spoke of
Mother Earth and Father Sky
Intertwined

Tribal Teachings
Of Senklip and Ceremony
Mistify me

Concrete paths are forged through
In constant rhythm of the street

Hurry....Faster...Gotta get there faster
No matter how slow the beat

The city reshapes the landscape
And changes natures scene
Yet Coyote follows me perpetually
And tells me to be keen

Don't drink the water
Don't eat the fish
Don't go out in the sun today
And don't trust everything in the news

Tribal teachings
Bewilder me

In a moment of confusion
I contemplate
......Is this really happening
......Is this really real?
I don't quite understand.......
......I don't know how to feel
I begin to wonder......
......What is expected of me?

Tribal teachings
Baffle me

I search for answers I cannot find
In books of the past with false
Truth's glamourized

OH GLORY BE!!
how patriotic are thee

Though...patriotism seems to
Elude me....

Tribal teachings
Reclaim me

None of which I seek
Is found in books of paper
Only minds of Elders hold the key

Tribal teachings
Reclaim me

They tell me that
Mother Earth and Father Sky
Are intertwined

Coyote is strong in me
The drum is the heart of our nation
and it beats steady within

Look to the past to survive the future
Trust in Senklip to be my guide
Pride,Strength and Tradition
Are all inside me

I hear it now....
I see it now...
I feel it now...

I dance with Senklip to the
drumbeat in my mind
And the drum beats louder

My son has been with the angels for 3 years now. Time passes quickly, but the love and pain of his loss is always. Unless you've been where I've been, you can't imagine the pain I endured. Sadly, my relationship could not withstand the depression of losing our Little Wind. GRIFFIN JOSEPH

A year has passed
since the last time we held you
so beautiful
so small
We held your little hand
kissed you hello and good bye

A wonderful gift you were
to feel you while inside
viberant and alive

Such a little gentleman
to offer yourself for your sister
who now brings us joy
Her twin you'll always be
guiding her through life
watching, guarding

A memory you are not
We feel you still
alive inside
Vibrant in our mind.

My son.. I love you Mariel

Image taken by Mariel