Those of us who are of a certain age, our children grown, with children of their own, wake to find another dear friend gone, and it doesn’t take an Einstein or Thoreau to realize that the loss you suffered when she cast away her human form, is universal to all who mourn and we mustContinue reading “Infinite Spirit”
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She’s Got Moves
The first thing you would notice about her was her smile but only because you turned your head to look at her when she laughed. She truly couldn’t help herself. She would hear or see something and she would burst out laughing. People would save things they found ridiculous just to tell her so theyContinue reading “She’s Got Moves”
Serenity On The Sound
Yesterday, the lapping of the waves and Mother Nature temporarily confused about the season with the sun’s rays more summerly, than fall, we walked along the sound.
People Tell Me
October 2022 People tell me that I am doing all the right things I have to remind myself that it is true No longer at my side I keep her in deep in my heart My heart overflows with my love for her Where did you think these tears came from? At her memorialContinue reading “People Tell Me”
The Horizon
I once was but am no longer A child thin as a rail Why walk when you can run Sitting still was just not possible I once was A father’s son Who would have listened better If he had only known How brief the visit I once was A rebel, long haired, bell bottomed DressedContinue reading “The Horizon”
Solitary Musings on a Foggy Morn
The fog more than a mist shrouds the tree lined border of our yard The birds not visible are in conversation somewhere nearby Otherwise I am left alone this morning It will rain soon. You always loved the rain, windows open at night to catch the lightening’s flash and the thunders crash You slept well toContinue reading “Solitary Musings on a Foggy Morn”
Now that she is gone
It’s spring and the beauty of nature abounds As I look up at the trees framed against the white clouds and the blue blue sky, the trees have never looked so green A gorgeous red cardinal flys past me as if to say hey we too have dressed for the occasion. I seem to noticeContinue reading “Now that she is gone”
Her Story
Her story I need to I need to tell I need to tell her story Over and over Bits and pieces pieces of the puzzle Swirling in the air Forming a vision A vision of her in motion I see her smiling I hear her laughter She is calling to me Oh Danny, oh myContinue reading “Her Story”
Navigating a rock strewn icy trail with crutches (a note to Norma)
I am beginning a new journey and I am grateful for the vast, crazy, painful set of experiences we had because I have become sensitized, aware, more conscious of how precious time and being present for each moment of it can be. At some point in the not-too-distant future I will no longer be ableContinue reading “Navigating a rock strewn icy trail with crutches (a note to Norma)”
My Devotion
My places of worship are the trails along the water, those that are under a canopy of trees that snake past rivers and lakes and through overpasses where I can see the sun reflected in the water while white swans gently swim in pairs. My devotion comes in the form of sweat, hard breathing andContinue reading “My Devotion”
Daniel Rutberg 