December 21, 2012

Mayans said, "It ends."
Earth says, "Not yet, still turning;
Get that shopping done!"

December 11, 2012

Drifting snow feathers
Float aimlessly; leave only
Faint talcum traces.

September 26, 2012

Fall's russet kisses
And amber caress gild leaves
Once mid-summer green.

May 28, 2012

Grief like a river
You must swim across, careful
So as not to drown.

I cannot dive in.
There are others I care for
Who depend on me.

They cling to my arms,
Together we wade, slowly;
Feet step, tears flowing.

The other bank, dim;
Peace and  memories lie there
Waiting to be found.

We can make it there,
But first we must be willing
To get ourselves wet.

May 22, 2012

Mom, Cheshire Cat-like
Fading a little each day
Leaving just those eyes.

May 17, 2012

Winter in my heart
Sunshine blooming spring outside
Grief cannot slow life

April 25, 2012

I know who you are,
Though I cannot remember
I should know your name.

***
Pain grabs and frightens;
What is this inside of me?
I am not myself.

***
Slow down and let go;
Float into an unknown sea
Surrounded by love.

April 20, 2012

This path I am on,
I do not want to walk it.
Raise my chin, proceed.

January 4,2012

January air -
A spindly-fingered aunt;
Pinches your cheeks, hard.