I Saw Love TodayNot in a card adornedWith glitter and heartsNot in a church hostingA woman in whiteAnd a man in a tuxNot even at a tableLit by candles.I saw love In a hospitalIn the voice of a womanSpeaking for her husbandAdvocating through grief-filled tearsFor his final wishesFor a merciful, peaceful releaseI saw loveIn aContinue reading “I Saw Love Today”
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Seedling Choice
Oh, Happy Day! The heirloom tomato seeds have sprouted The first set of real leaves are present It’s time!! They get to stretch their branches Sink further their roots Even sprout adventitious roots As they are planted into new rich soil In their new homes. But there is angst Dwelling with joy Mingling with life.Continue reading “Seedling Choice”
Human Spirit
Our physical beings Are so fragile So vulnerable Our physical life As we have come to know it Can change instantaneously A fall A nearby sneeze Droplets landing indiscriminately An infection Mild or life changing Any number of circumstances Most beyond our control Can end or alter our physical life At any moment. Motor vehicleContinue reading “Human Spirit”
Blue Skies
Blue Skies Blue skies enveloping clouds of white A welcome reprieve from greys and browns From dull and dormant Blue skies appear The sun’s warmth shining through For those who pause Who open shields and receive My dad died The skies were grey, desolate Sadness filled the universe As I knew it For days, theContinue reading “Blue Skies”
Crumbs for the Journey 