Category: Poetry

Art, Bereaved Parents, inspiration, marriage, Photos, Poetry

More than a Million Words: Ten Years Married to Corrie’s Father

Corrie's Mom

Now, on the weekend of our ten-year-anniversary, we face a next phase in our journey. We will walk together in the new years as John battles stage 3 colon cancer with all the strength for which he's known. He will work through the chemo and radiation.

Bereaved Parents, bereavement, Child loss, Life, Poetry, Writing

7 Minutes in Heaven (a Corrie Poem)

Corrie's Mom

Six I've since learned in the eighteen months since I lost my little girl, who loved to wear her red winter coat made for church in a March rain, that December reminds me of the time when her father ...

Bereaved Parents, Child loss, children, Family, Poetry, Writing

What is Gold to Us

Corrie's Mom

I reached a point in December 2020/ January 2021 when I lost count of the weeks, since Corrie's death. This is something you only understand if you've lost someone you love so much. "Six" became my signature poem for the collection for many different reasons. It was six weeks, since she died, and it was an age she never got to see.

Child loss, Family, Joy, Life, Loss, Poetry, Writing

When We Danced in the Rain, from Corrie’s Collection

Corrie's Mom

Grab your rain boots, or leave your sandals on. Let's dance in the rain before the thunder comes.

Bereaved Parents, Child loss, children, Grief, inspiration, Life, parenthood, Poetry, Writing

The Time of Year: a Corrie Poem

Corrie's Mom

It’s that time of year, Darling, when I must be creative in the way I decorate.

Bereaved Parents, bereavement, children, inspiration, Loss, Poetry, Writing

Our Dance Without a Name

Corrie's Mom

Our dances aren't on the pop culture scene, nor are they in clubs.

bereavement, Child loss, Family, Grief, inspiration, Poetry, Writing

Dear Jackie: A Poem of Loss and Courage

Corrie's Mom

Jackie, I hope for the strength most never speak of because they do not dream of what it requires.

autism, Bereaved Parents, Child loss, children, Family, Life, parenting, Photography, Photos, Poetry, Writing

On Another Shore: A Photo Story Poem for Brother and Sister

Corrie's Mom

You are always with me. We walk on different shores. When you dig your toes into the sand, know I dig my toes in the sand on another shore.

Child loss, Communication, Family, Poetry, Writing

Our Daughter Knows All the Reasons Why: A Poem

Corrie's Mom

Our daughter knows all the reasons why, and she'd have you lift your eyes to the heavens where she paints those sunset colors just for you.

Bereaved Parents, children, Education, inspiration, Photography, Photos, Poetry, Writing

Maybe It Won’t Rain, a Poem

Corrie's Mom

Never could I whistle, and never did time allow for my goodbyes to all the children I ever loved.