when your loved one dies
you’re left holding the bag
of ashes
of hopes
of dreams
slowly draining out
of the hole in the bag
Month: February 2016
Design of Ashes
When Lee was here on Wednesday evening, he asked if I’d trim his sideburns: a task I’m not very good at, but every time he asks, I do it for him. Well, this time, I went a step further. Continue reading
Contentment
Every once in awhile, I sit and ponder how I’m married.
“Appearance of Life”
the one who kills themselves
are the only ones
who know when it’ll happen
they’re the only ones
who heard the plan from darkness Continue reading
“Alarm Clock”
neighbors fighting
screaming
was the alarm
that woke me Continue reading
“Full Circle”
when I think about it
I’m in awe
if only you knew
how many times I said “never”
if only you knew
how I walked the other way
if only you knew
how long he waited
how long he hoped
if only…
you’d understand wholly
what beauty exists
in our love
“The Perfect Wedding”
I didn’t need a dress
or an aisle to
enter
into the future
God’s planned for me
I didn’t need permission
or counseling to
know
God’s will for my
life with you forevermore
I didn’t need a ring
or vows written
down
in my heart’s
the truth of our love
all I needed was God
telling me to
step
into your arms
where He’s writing the rest
The Right Protocol
From before I’d left for Texas, I’d wanted to go see Lee and let him know what I was up to but didn’t make the time to tell him, and since I’ve been back, I’ve wanted to give my all to the kids, so yesterday was the day I finally surprised Lee with more than just a visit. Continue reading
…moron is Right!
I wonder who thought putting these two words together would be a “good” thing.
con·struc·tive
1. serving a useful purpose; tending to build up.
synonyms: useful, helpful, productive, positive, encouraging
crit·i·cism
1. the expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes.
synonyms: censure, condemnation, denunciation, disapproval, disparagement, opprobrium, fault-finding, attack, broadside, stricture
Worship Flags and Infinity Scarfs 