Still, quiet, pensive, Through two hours of our reflections and readings he sat. Leaning forward, knees and hands together as if in prayer Then tentatively pages came out of pockets. Unfolded, a furtive glance, refolded precious bits of self taken out for examination and judgment. A pause, an invitation And then with great apologies for […]
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We Heard Your Voice Today
We heard your voice today. Low, rumbling, gravelly. A voice of kindness, love, acceptance. We knew it wasn’t you, because we saw you in the coffin so many years ago. But it was your voice… We were little again, wrapped in your warm arms, Resting against you and feeling your heart beat. We smelled the wood smoke […]
The Warrior’s Dance
She walked into the room where Everyone was crying. She cried louder than them all. She met the man With the club And they danced the warrior’s dance. She saw the children suffer, So she cast off their tormenters With ease. She looked after the widows And quenched their parched lips, So they honored her […]
Problems
Problems Problems Problems No wondering when they’ll appear But when you do, you try to solve Although it’s not as easy as closing a door An immortal chore No time to runaway They’ll never stray Living problems never leave There’s a way for sure. Do not close that door We just have to find the […]
Erasing a Life
In youth every tree is a jungle gym Sticks a call for a sword fight The joy of pretend fills the imagination As a teen, music and fun carry the tune Rash, stubborn unwilling to listen Blazing one’s stumbling path As an adult, planning a family, buying a home Too involved in the tango of […]