Bereaved Parents, Child loss, flowers, Grief, inspiration, Photography, Photos, Poetry, Writing

Should I Lose my Way, a Poem

Should I lose my way, I'll look to the gardens. I'll not look to the sky.

Bereaved Parents, bereavement, Child loss, Family, flowers, garden, Grief, Life, Loss, Photography, Photos, Poetry

Gold in the Sunrise

When the first cherry blossoms, I feel her kiss my check.

flowers, Photography, Photos, Poetry, Writing

In the Time of Tulips

Bloom not too early, but bloom not too late.

Poetry, Writing

Fear Not What You Write, a Poem

Know your truth in all things. Be not afraid. Should they say, "I have castles upon the land," reply, "But I possess the heart from the lion's den."

Family, Joy, Life, marriage, Photos, Poetry

A Forever Kind of Love

John and our son, Hayes, during a visit to the beach. I loved him then. I love him now. I loved him when his mother died. I loved him when he became a father-leader. I loved him when his father died. I loved him when the tornado came. I loved him when COVID hit. I… Continue reading A Forever Kind of Love

Child loss, children, Family, flowers, Grief, inspiration, Joy, Photos, Writing

“Are You Looking, Mommy?”

When I see the daffodils, I spot her run behind the trees.

Bereaved Parents, Death, Poetry, Writing

Why the Angels Sing, a Poem

I know why the angels sing.

Family, marriage, Poetry, Writing

Mountain Castaways: Eleven Years Married

Though I will become but scattered ash, you were all the glory of the worlds to me.

Bereaved Parents, bereavement, Child loss, Grief, inspiration, Loss, parenthood, Photos, Writing

Happy 8th Birthday, Corrie! (with poem)

Happy heavenly birthday to our daughter, Corrie! This is her third birthday in heaven, and it marks two-and-a-half-years since Corrie earned her wings. Besides already being a difficult time, it also marks half of the life she lived on Earth. I haven't written in a while because as I get closer to times of remembrance,… Continue reading Happy 8th Birthday, Corrie! (with poem)

autism, Bereaved Parents, Child loss, children, parenthood, Poetry

Dreams for My Children: a Poem for Corrie and Her Brother

In a dream, I heard her laughter. She bounced on the bed I could feel her arms around me, and see her curls wrap around her face. As always, her hair flew unkempt, unbrushed as if she'd just read Where the Wild Things Are. I'd laugh and tell her, "She was one of the the… Continue reading Dreams for My Children: a Poem for Corrie and Her Brother