For Bede
(2014)
For my love of 36 years
Leaves falling, Another season Decorating the earth. One red leaf In my path,
In the bright moments My mind is a flame, Melting obstacles, Gaining gifts of wisdom. In the dark moments
Silver sliver of the moon With the bright star of Venus Trailing behind. Moonbeams casting light On the waves,
The dance of fear, Of not being enough, Stops and starts. The unknown, an Uncharted sea,
If I had all the time In the world To write, What would I say? What would be the most
Twilight slides in quietly as birds fly to warm nests. Pink hues of evening reflect in the clouds. Soon the moon
In the blink of an eye It’s a different scene On the big movie screen So easy to get absorbed In the story line of time.
Itchy eyes scaly feet achy joints and bad teeth hair so fine
Oh billionaires! How you have lost your soul, lost the goal and kneel down
Not sure where we are headed, Could be a long ride, Keep your heart steady, Open wide your eyes. There is something to learn
I remember your smile, your laugh,… you gave so freely. It’s hard that you are gone. I sigh and walk along the bay.
Red and gold leaves Falling, Sing to me Of the season of change, Before the snow,
The birds flock to the bird feeder, some with black, capped heads and others with
Remember the night we took your mother’s car and drove over the skyway bridge? The moon was a bright light to show the way.
Her smile was like gold, Her lines were often bold, Her stories of wisdom told, In books that are now sold. She has left the earth,