Through winter’s mist and gentle rainI walk the cobbled path to visit my beloved—A pilgrimage of sorts these past few years.Three angels perch atop the oval columbarium,Keeping watch over the niches where they rest. That unfamiliar word, gifted to us by the Romans,Columba, meaning “dove,” and arium, “a place for.”A place for doves—I smile atContinue reading “A Place for Doves”
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Christmas Eve
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”
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”
Your Absence
Your Absence is ever present and my search never ending.
On Your Birthday
On rain swept days or sun struck mornings I sit upon this marble bench in your rose garden, And sigh your name and wonder … If you can see the mist that clouds my eyes, If you can feel the beat of my heart quicken If you can see my body shudder as I shedContinue reading “On Your Birthday”
My Blessings
To the maker of stars and the stardust from which we are all formed, Who bent down from the heavens, and with the sweetest kiss, And the best intentions, blew life into our souls, I kneel and bow, with heartfelt gratitude, For all the blessings you have bestowed upon me. It began with the tenderContinue reading “My Blessings”
These Days
I don’t know how to love these days, With broken heart and jagged soul. For half a century it was easy As you grew near and dear to me. Your smile warmed me like a hearth, Your softest kiss set my heart aflame, And burned inside me like a candle’s wick, Our bodies formed toContinue reading “These Days”
The Minstrel’s Lot
It’s my life’s work, To sit and sculpt the images of her form, To shape with phrases praises of my muse To sing her songs and tell her stories, To sketch her form in words that sum The jigsaw of her mysterious whole. And with deft fingers strum cupid’s harp And pull at heart stringsContinue reading “The Minstrel’s Lot”
Gifts I Have Been Given
Each time I have been challenged by lifes inevitabilities I have somehow managed, through the grace of smiling angels To receive more than was taken, And then doubling the gifts I have been given by passing on the secrets of these precious lesson learned Through my scribblings on a page. I am not sureContinue reading “Gifts I Have Been Given”
Chambers
When you’re feeling lost and lonely And you don’t know where to turn And your shoulders start to shudder, And your eyes begin to burn. When you need a place of comfort a shelter from the storm Close your eyes and think of me Our love will keep you warm. And know that I willContinue reading “Chambers”