Shiny, moist eyes appear on the scene. A fountain of water they’ve found. Continuing torrents of watery pain, With dried up persons around. A filmy layer forms on the eye As tears, their frequence find. Droplets caught on window sills Below the hazy mind. Lacy veils cannot contain the pain Beneath the sheer. The sparkle […]
Poem Topic: Grief
Sunrise Through Another’s Eyes
Thanks for pointing out a sunrise, through the sunset we did see. All the beauty that awaits us in the new day given so free. So, I pray that you see through my eyes that upward forward glare, That with our Lord’s creative touch, He shows what He’s doing there. May the sunset that you’re […]
The Seed of Growth
As we gather at this spot where we met almost 17 years ago to plant this tree for mom and dad, let us be mindful of the changes to this tree since that time. Remember, a seed goes in the ground, but in this case, we did nothing to foster its growth: we did not […]
Carly’s Wish
Carly’s Wish mom’s wishing well – a healing, fragrant spring. Drawn from deep pain to life again. Transforming gift to bring. This wishing well resounds with hope – an echo of her soul. Hear Carly’s voice enhance our choice to transcend depth below. Our wish for you – Come close, draw forth. See what the […]
Through Your Eyes
I knew her not, myself, you know, but saw her through your eyes. Your love and caring did emerge, with pain tucked deep inside. Sometimes we feel so helpless for the ones we love so dear. The reason’s clear, we want to help, whether we’re far or near. At this dark time, in company, you […]
Tiger on the Side
I never noticed it before, a striped, with golden glow. A picture I walked by each day. How could I miss it so? Wrapped around its ordered frame-the sturdy, gold-like plate. Perfectly precise inside, a tiger so sedate. Our world is saturated with the busy and forelorn. What a declaration of despair, to miss what […]