This Christmas Eve, I sit at my desk in the dining room of the house where we raised our sons, Eric and Mark. It’s the same home where we welcomed our godchildren and grandchildren. The silence feels vast. It’s as if the house itself is holding its breath, waiting for the familiar chaos that onceContinue reading “Christmas Eve”
Author Archives: Dan R.
Foot Falls Along the Way
I stand barefoot,toes deep in the sand along the shore,And look up into the moonlit sky.In the roar of the waves,I hear the murmurof questions I haven’t pondered since my youth. What is my purpose inside this riddle of a life?What is the meaning of life itself? Born on the outside looking in,A Jew amongContinue reading “Foot Falls Along the Way”
Time
There was a time, there was a time,It seems just moments away.But it’s been half a centurySince we kissed on Valentine’s Day. Not sure what you saw in me,Other than a ragtag survivor of the sixties.What I saw in you—and still see when I close my eyes—Is an angel with a devilish smile,And eyes thatContinue reading “Time”
Beholder
Behold the beauty of the dawn,as the blood red orb ascends,spreading warmth across the crest of the eastern sea,casting off its dark blanket,rising slowly into the once black,now blue-tinted sky. It is in the beholding,not merely in the light,where beauty stirs and sings.For the waves that lap upon the shore,silver-tipped and glinting in morning’s embrace,wereContinue reading “Beholder”
Reverie
My heart is full of love for you,As much, or more, than whenMy arm around your waist,Your steps would match my stride. My memories are clear,Like seeing you through polished glass.At times, I glimpse my own reflection,Standing by your side. Your memories keep me company,And often, my lips curve into a smile—At something you did,AContinue reading “Reverie”
Your Skin Against Mine
There are so many things I miss about you. Your laughter bursting uncontrollably From deep within you As often as not at something I did As something I said Your ferocious love for me, for our daughter whose imprint is seared, deep into our hearts for our sons who now stand fearless and tallContinue reading “Your Skin Against Mine”
Love’s Quartet
I In the silence of the night Long before the sun will rise I peer into the darkness And imagine that my essence, my awareness my soul Lighter than the stardust it is clothed in Rises above The twisted bed sheets Into the night sky In search of you. II On bended knee I thankContinue reading “Love’s Quartet”
Emotions
Emotions like a swift stormMake my heart raceAs they rage onBehind closed eyes. The duality of lifeHas me frozenIn space, in timeFrozen in time. “If only”I gaspInstead of“It is”And will always be“What it is.” Deep full breaths inCounting, countingHolding holdingDeep breath out. Behind closed eyesThe clouds fadeTo leave a blue skyAs my out breathEnds inContinue reading “Emotions”
A Dervish Dance
My sweet bride, what have I learnedsince we started our journey down this road?I thought I knew bravery, grace and beautyI thought I couldn’t love you, admire you,or cherish you more than I did. But each day, as we faced the darkness,Your bravery gave me hope,your grace filled my heartOur love grew as you clungContinue reading “A Dervish Dance”
September
it is that golden season where the morning light paints everything it touches with a radiant glow. life transitions and recovers from the scorching heat of the dog days of summer to the brisk, crisp morning air. and while we slept mother nature has laid a blanket of dew upon the ground. it is theContinue reading “September”