Broken Cup

Broken Cup

Broken Cup Some teacups breakThey shatter against the floor.The shards scatter into slivers And their form is no more.  Glue will not mend.The damage is too far gone. Its once-beautiful pattern Will never come to live on.  The pieces are swept And slowly pushed here...
Soak in the Sun

Soak in the Sun

Soak in the Sun Last week our family camped at a nearby state park to drink in the final dregs of summer. We returned to find the warmth had gone the way of the corn stalks surrounding our home. The chill of fall had come to stay. Now my body shivers as I grab my...
I Felt the Sun Today

I Felt the Sun Today

I Felt the Sun Today Brisk wind arrives outside my window Each gust plucks another leaf from the familiar Put away what is gone; Prepare for the new The chill of winter stretches on.   But I felt the sun today   Its quiet filled the room of my children...
Held by the Hand that Crushes

Held by the Hand that Crushes

Held by the Hand that Crushes I squeezed my husband’s hand—our fingers dodging the tangled mess of tubes which ran to the IV drip bag hanging beside me. This wasn’t how it was supposed to be. New moms were supposed to be home with their baby—frazzled about diaper...

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