Hope is the long breath of faith

That lies in the calm of mindfulness

             fully aware, fully awake....

--step the stones 

Full moon sheathed in waxpaper,

Hanging lazy and lantern like,

       A drop of honey

On the great gaping maw

Of the western night.

--tide

Spiritual Lines is a journey of hope and redemption.  Traveling the landscape of mountains and rivers, field or forest, the subtleties of light and shadow harken to and illuminate the language of the heart. 

Spiritual Lines is filled with beautiful photographs that provide a visual interpretaion to the poems.  Todd collaborated with renowned artist, photographer and graphic designer, Jane Shanahan, in the production and design of this beautiful book.  The 8" x 8" format is inviting and lends itself to capturing the stunning landscape in its entirety.  Copies are signed by the author. 

                            This path to the

                                              red barn

                                      In the rain,

                                      Where once inside,

                                              is still

                                                  and calm

                                      And the slow, steady

                                      Patter of rain,

                                      Like a zen koan,

                                      Like the breath of faith,

                                      Waits for light.

                                             --rain and red barn 

Click here for entire poem--rain and red barn