I wanted to hold your handAs I carried you on my hipLet you feel the face of a leafPoint up at the starsThat one is youAnd that’s meAnd that’s DaddyI wanted to show you the vastness of the worldFrom our small corner of the planetTeach you how to roll honey off your tongueAnd wiggle your … Read more
“Let’s dance?” Our feet took the leadCold tiles against warm skin John Legend sang through the dining room Sweet steps, from honeymoon days, flowed in Muscle memory nudged us to twirl I caught a sparkle in his eye Dimmed from age, but a twinkle still A white candle danced beside usGreat love is easily treasured … Read more
While watching the series, Ted Lasso, with my husband the other evening, Ted’s words caught my attention: “I love our family… no matter what it looks like.” Not being an avid Ted Lasso watcher, I stopped what I was doing and played those words over in my head. They tugged at some of the strings … Read more
We’ve emerged from underwater After the plummet But we had almost drowned The old us lie at the bottom of the ocean We had to let them sink, they were weighing us down Treading is tiring Sometimes we float Like driftwood on the waves Energy has to be preserved We’re not out yet Just merely … Read more
You’re still a mom. Even though many may not call you that Even though your baby is no longer here to say ‘mama’ You’re a mom Even though your arms are empty And you’ve had to remove the crib from beside your bed You will always be a mom Even though your home is silent … Read more