The Frog Blog

J.R. Sparlin discusses things

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Haiku for #CalltoEarth Day

The leaves fall like tears
Raining from the last bright trees
Of the last autumn

#CalltoEarth

Friday, May 28, 2021

On the Occasion of My Fiftieth Birthday

I have a Birthday coming up in a few weeks. I do not want to be this age. I have not accomplished everything I wanted. But looking back, there is so much light and beauty and love.

This past year I have seen things I never thought I would see, and made choices where every option was a bad decision. I do not think I am better or stronger because of these experiences. I am damaged. I am about to turn fifty and there are strands of moonlight in my hair; but then I have always loved the moon. My family is alive, and I am alive, and my trees are green and beautiful, and taller than last year.