PAD 11-2 Dedication

To Hubby

If we graphed our relationship over the years,

it would look like the temperatures

of a Colorado spring.

But like it’s worth enduring erratic weather

for the beauty of the mountains, lakes and sky,

the substance and depth of our oneness

is worth the ups and downs.

PAD 11-1 Dedication

I do so miss you

Hot tea with sugar and cream

But I must let go

PAD 10-3 lone

Hope

The hope he held out

in the tragic situation

was like a lone, bright star

in the night sky.

PAD 10-2 lone

Someone with Skin

I’m never alone since God is near

But it’s nice to have someone with skin

I depend on Him year after year

I’m never alone since God is near

But His presence is not always clear

I need someone with whom I can grin

I’m never alone since God is near

But it’s nice to have someone with skin

PAD 10-1 lone

I’d feel like a lone poet

If it weren’t for poeming pals

Thank God for the internet

PAD 9-3 love

Easter Love

Springtime

Bunnies

Chicks

Chocolate

Love

Jesus

Easter

Church

I don’t know what the former

has to do with the latter, except

it’s a celebration of love and delight,

a time we know we can enjoy life,

and look forward to a new one.

because of the resurrection.

PAD 9-2 love

Birthday Visit

On his birthday,

he came to visit

and sat down by me

and held my hand

like he used to.

Now, that he’s with another caregiver,

I’m always relieved and grateful

when he remembers me.