Bawdy Girl

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Bawdy Girl

-Linda Lee Lyberg

They thought she was a bawdy girl
Roaming free from place to place
With not a single care in the world
Until she gazed upon his face.

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Dear Mom

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Patsy Ruth Clevenger 12/7/1928-8/9/2011
Dear Mom-
Six years ago today, I received an early morning call telling me you were gone. The nurse told me someone had been in to check on you, and they came back 15 minutes later, and your soul had moved on.
I read a lot about death in those weeks following. From what I read, the way you went- alone- was what many souls choose to do.
And while I am sad I was not there in those final moments, I know it’s what you wanted. If I had been there, I would have selfishly asked you to stay and you would have done all you could to do so.

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Roan

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Roan

-Linda Lee Lyberg

Once all shiny and new
His paint is now worn and weathered
Floating in the air, he flew
Round and round, though tethered.

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