love – Daniel Rutberg

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”

a boat gliding on the water

A boat gliding on the water a boat gliding on the water My tears fall like raindrops The depth of my sadness Is reflected in the ever widening circles They make in the still water This morning I slipped under your covers And shaped my body to yours And we lay in our embrace YourContinue reading “a boat gliding on the water”

Gratitude

I write this note of gratitude from the eye of the storm.

Those Times I’ve Cried

I went to the waters edge and walked along the rocky shore The sun was low in the November sky As I watched the sun rise Over the water I found to my surprise My cheeks were wet And I remembered Other times I’ve cried Years after my father died in your arms I criedContinue reading “Those Times I’ve Cried”