March 29, 2024

Life Goes On

It was a week ago today that a friend called to tell me about Jonathan and Justin, it seems an eternity.  So much has happened.  Tears, hugs, prayers, and a pouring out of love the likes of which I have never experienced before. The Gwins went to Justin’s viewing and …

For Maurica and Jonathan

Funeral Blues Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone,Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone,Silence the pianos and with muffled drumBring out the coffin, let the mourners come.Let aeroplanes circle moaning overheadScribbling on the sky the message He is Dead.Put crepe bows round the white necks of …

Super Mom

I have never enjoyed writing.  NEVER.  I don’t feel confidant in my writing abilities and fret constantly about making grammatical errors.  How can I express my deepest feelings if I keep backspacing and changing my words?  The reason I am even venturing this far is because I feel the need …