A Birthday Tribute (Excerpt)

On your birthday, I honor the quiet, wise love you gave me; love that understood when closeness could heal and when it could harm. Long before I could name it, you saw that forcing the family to remain as it was would only deepen wounds. From your final days, you offered me your most carefulContinueContinue reading “A Birthday Tribute (Excerpt)”

Warmth in the Cold

Half a decade is long, and your memories cling on the key chain strong; Your wish to see the world far far away thus fulfills everyday, As the cold winter moves in, when you are are lightyears away, I remember you today, and everyday……. In the warmth of the pink sweater, or the adorable jewelryContinueContinue reading “Warmth in the Cold”

Remembering with Flowers

Gorgeous Portulaca I believe that flowers have their own special language. Today, on my mother’s special day, I have tried to capture her memories in the beautiful flowers she grew in her garden. As I go over some old photos of flowers she sent me, I find they all have something to convey taking meContinueContinue reading “Remembering with Flowers”