One year since I traveled to paradise. One year since I laughed and danced with friends. One year since I watched

Not sure where we are headed, Could be a long ride, Keep your heart steady, Open wide your eyes. There is something to learn

Twilight slides in quietly as birds fly to warm nests. Pink hues of evening reflect in the clouds. Soon the moon

When I first heard “The Blackbird,” In the middle Of night, I was just thirteen.

The white snow lay gently on the ground in a swirl pattern. The sky, a slab of smooth grey stone.

Driving down the road, The song, “Let It Be” Came on the radio. Taking me back to Various scenarios.

Leaves falling, Another season Decorating the earth. One red leaf In my path,

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.

Hello Sunrise, with your red ball of fire, peeking over the horizon, leaving the clouds pink,

I remember your smile, your laugh,… you gave so freely. It’s hard that you are gone. I sigh and walk along the bay.

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.

Life is but a dream, our fantasies, spill, like liquid tears that pool and vaporize into the air.

The birds flock to the bird feeder, some with black, capped heads and others with

When you are not here An empty heart full of fear Arises and wonders If I will see you again. What will I do without

Grateful for: Sunrise of pink and gold Showing the way, Lighting the sky, To another blessed day.