Tag: death

Goodbye Dad

Author’s Note: This was written 3 years ago when I learned my dad had died. Reposting today in memory of him. Of course you’re an artist. You come from a family of artists. I’m an artist, your grandmother was an artist, and so was… Continue Reading “Goodbye Dad”

Party of One

And I beg of you, what is the shape of the journey When death comes calling, pleading, greeting us in the thin place between what’s real and what isn’t. Is death round as a wispy dandelion, blowing away in a gentle breeze, happy and… Continue Reading “Party of One”

Succumb

Death- I will not float into your arms just yet although I know there is a vastness to explore brilliant sea- green depths in which to plungeAnd yes! Though you entice me with your calm,I still want the uncertainty of a breathless life. I… Continue Reading “Succumb”

Angels on a Misty Shore

She walks with angels on a misty shore.The morning is damp and cold, but she does not feel it.As the frost smoke rises over the glassy lake, she stops, reflecting.At that moment, a magnificent large mouth bass escapes the water, breaking the silence.Its powerful… Continue Reading “Angels on a Misty Shore”

Music in D(eath) for Lost Souls

He plays the music calling lost souls who wander from life to lifeThese pitiful beings who can never seem to get living quite right They return to earth over and over, to learn what they didn’t beforeTraveling treacherous seven seas, searching the windswept shores… Continue Reading “Music in D(eath) for Lost Souls”

Morning Dawned in Harsh Monochrome

“When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.” ― Kahlil Gibran You left this earthly plane eight years ago today, though yesterday the sun was hot and the… Continue Reading “Morning Dawned in Harsh Monochrome”

Angels on a Misty Shore

She walks with angels on a misty shore.The morning is damp and cold, but she does not feel it.As the frost smoke rises over the glassy lake, she stops, reflecting.At that moment, a magnificent large mouth bass escapes the water, breaking the silence.Its powerful… Continue Reading “Angels on a Misty Shore”