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Paths of enchanted aged wood
Entwined with grain of silence
Delicate texture combined in dreams
Who crawls beneath the fence
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Subtle colours blending thoughts
Of faithful ways portrayed
Devoted hands that feel and taught
Run as if through meadow
…
Softest wind as if to speak
Once embraced the master
Told the tale of happy times
When t’would meet at end of day
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Paw prints etched on golden streets
Boundless joy for endless strolls
Content at last she nuzzles close
United with her master
KJS
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Her sinuous neck silhouettes
against the evening sky
as she progresses with determination
towards the waters of self reflection
Her reflection silent and unmoving,
stares calmly back at her.
What does she see? – past conflicts and ruffled feathers
but bids a peaceful, and proud independence
She evaluates her state
with a contemplative mind
determines her self and spiritual worth
eliminating all distractions of earthly life
The great blue heron has flown into the sun
her choice of flight inscribed on her heart
she wings her way to her realm of election
and there finds peace within her love
KJS2018
No recognition in the brown of her eyes
i miss the touch of her voiced memories
one by one they vanish leaving me with sorrow
and her with outbursts fuelled by frustration
We continue to guess what may be the cause
surmise to bring small comforts
conclusions masked with bitter hurt
but there are no winners here at all
Endless hallways tiled with failed circumstances
fallen between the cracks awaiting fulfillment
become dormant part of the crumbled plaster
given up by the deteriorating walls of hope
Heavy chained to the demon
barred from reality there is no key
the lock corroded with prescriptions of
empty promises bandaids for remaining life
KJS2018
Dedicated to my dear mom who battled dementia for over 8 years, and went home to Glory July 5, 2017 on the wings of angels and a song by her 5 robins ❤
Leading up to July 5th, and here on after…
I love you mom…….
I do not just remember on this day, but every day.
When you come into this world, birthed by your mothers hard labour of love,
there is instant trust, and with each day that passes this trust of love grows to the strength of your whole being. As you grow and the world changes around you, one thing remains constant, strong and true, your mother’s love.
The love I speak of is now contained within my very being, stored up throughout the years for such a time as this
Never in all my years did I once give it a passing thought, a hint of worry, that I would not have my mother, she was always there, no matter what, when , how or when…she was always there!
Through eight years of caregiving for this generous precious soul I call mother, I can honestly say I stayed focused on her, not the what ifs…. and I have such wonderful memories, stored up from each moment spent with her.
There is too much to write, and the words continue to fail me as I dare describe what she means to me, and how I miss her touch however, I was blessed to have a peek into the very depths of her heart and soul before, between, and on the other side of that horrific disease dementia that she carried as her burden, her last struggle in this life. I can honestly say, “God bless you mom! I love you! You are alive in my heart and alongside of me through the rest of my journey here on this earth, Thank you”!
I feel the touch
of her warm weathered hand
her soft gentle voice
as it carries my soul,
over the years
to once upon her knee
where safe in her arms
I could weather my storms
In mind once traced
the lines of her face
etched in my heart
a canvas of love,
remembering whens
making changes along the way
revealing dreams
of her hearts hidden schemes
Ravelled edges
of hidden rainbows
remnants of joy
created through,
sunshine and tears,
In search of one memory
to take comfort in life
oh just one little memory!
Hushed melodies
once songs of faith
trickle through the
hidden corridors of loss,
beating against her armour
riveting waves that
fashion and fabricate
her very inner soul
The cool dew
caresses her toes
as she runs through
the meadows
with her loved ones
earthly battle vanishes
through her realm
of continual joy
Lovingly,
Kathy
KJS2018
The trench is deep
eroded by time through tears
every crook and curve
layered by fears
Water rushes
smoothing of
heart to stone
with each ache and hurt
feeling sadly alone
River of life
prediction just out of reach
memories lost…
relying on others
touch and grief
KJS©
Thanking God for the gift of memory.
Through this precious gift, my heart can
still see,hear,feel,and embrace the wonderful ~ treasures of my childhood.
Today my heart remembered…
Echoes
childhoods past
footprints
in summers
sweet green grass
lazily walking
through fields of wheat
feeling the touch
cool earth on my feet
Untroubled laughter
still winged in the air
carried away
by bluebirds so fare
the songs ~ the carefree
rest in the clouds
released gentle rains
bring rainbows aloud
Splashes of dreams
still ripple in lakes
carried by driftwood
my heart it awakes
reflections in ripples
bless me in poem
through arbor of verse
softly I roam
Sun-kissed days
still shine through greys
stealing small doubts
vining the way
warmth of small smiles
that melt ice of fear
feeling the love
bringing memories near
Blessings
this season
embossed in snowflakes
a gift from my Saviour
His purpose ~ no mistakes
chapters of life
He allows me to share
carefully chosen
gift wrapped with care
KJS©
In loving memory of my dear “Grandma and Grandpa Peters” who brought to life so many beautiful bright rainbows in my childhood! Merry Christmas! I love and miss you both!
Hints of paths
Decembers snow
my heart knows to follow
when cold winds blow
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All but one
too many draw near
snowflakes of memories
are melting I fear
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Captured magic
in moments of time
try to drift over
my journey inclined
~
Traveled often
as not to hide
keeping footprints visible
to hearts passing by
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Untangling thoughts
of Christmas past
sharing the joys
making them last
~
With arms linked together
hearts trudge through the snow
my mother and I
catching memories as we go
KJS©
Dedicated to my loving mother ~ my friend.
Merry Christmas mom love you!
Sometimes these old photographs are the best! I will never forget this snowy winter, when we were snowed in! It was such an adventure for us kids! The footprints you see in this old capture are my dads. Later on my mom got my Auntie Katie to do a canvas. It still hangs on the wall today!
Frosty streets
merry children
frolic in the snow
icicles hang from stone
magical swords
that melt with warmth
tender is the heart
~
Crackling fire
glowing embers
delightful spray of light
flicker in eyes
enraptured children
with anticipation
for Christmas morn
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Twinkling stars
ignite the sky
mystical their journey
fall with wishes
hopes and dreams
float through streams
of the milky way
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Hasty goodnights
dreamy sleep tights
sugar plums and dance
collide in happy slumber
a sweet prelude
candy-cane overture
to a Merry Christmas
~
KJS©
Christmas will be a Christmas to remember
Snowflakes are falling late this December
The lights on the trees are all shining bright
With little toy soldiers what a beautiful site
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Now Christmas will be a Christmas to remember
Family and friends all gathered together
Presents are wrapped the stockings all hung
Poems are all read and carols all sung
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Now Christmas will be a Christmas to remember
Goodnights are said as babe’s eyes close together
They dream of sugar plums and good ole saint Nick
Wishing and hoping that morn will come quick
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Now Christmas will be a Christmas to remember
Lovers hold tight and promise love forever
Sweet candy canes and soft mistletoe
Kisses and promises they will all know…
KJS©
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