Category Archives: Grief

~ The Edge of After ~

When war is your “normal”, How do you find peace? Is it the breaths between bombs, When the dust motes circle, Sparkling in sun beams? Is it the silence of the dead, The lack Of thudding thunder, Or bloodied wonder … Continue reading

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Because we’re ALL Homos…Homo sapiens, that is

I watched a well-done short film recently that gave me pause and made me stop and think about something I’d like to share with all of you. It’s about the nature of “love” and how we express our moral beliefs … Continue reading

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The rosebuds are gathered and my captain is gone…

Another bright light has passed from this world today. One of the most beautiful souls to ever grace the world has left this realm to travel others on wings of light and glorious laughter. Robin Williams died today. He was … Continue reading

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~ To Oklahoma ~

My eyes can’t stay dry, My heart grieves tonight. Like the lashing rain From a deathly dark sky, Hot tears fall, leaden, Grasping, desperate For a light… In the muddied, broken glimpses Of the storm’s aftermath. Ground zero, So many … Continue reading

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