My sister is coming today.We have a place she can stay.She’s bringing her laundry and a big backpackin that college-student way.My sister is coming by car.My sister has traveled so farwith her laundry and her big backpackso we can be … Continued
It’s hard to think that you’re not much older than me.It’s different now than when you were six and I was three.And soon even our kids will be in the same stage.Don’t worry, you’ll always be ahead of me in … Continued
We want to know where you will livebut you have no reply to give.You could settle here or there.You could live just anywhere. Why live, why live,why live anywhere?We seem to land just where we fall.It matters a lot, but hardly at … Continued
Happy last day of being relatively sad!Your wedding’s tomorrow, and we’re all glad.Last day to be free of the joy to be foundwhen you let your heart be lovingly bound.
Human hearts can be so grossand yet it’s human hearts I treasure most.This Christmas, I just want to hold you close.All I want to do is hold you close.
If it’s trueas I have learned“a penny savedis a penny earned”then I guessI earn a lot.It’s not what I dobut what I do not:I do not buydesigner cribs,Swarovski crystal-covered bibs,formula,Coach diaper bags,or designerspit-up rags.I do not goto shopping mallsor salonsor … Continued
We turned scraps of trash intoworks of art.We took turns singingthe second part. That sister way our voices blend–you’re my best friend, and that won’t end.But now that you are far from me,I must sing my own harmony. My voice is … Continued
You didn’t want to sleep.There was too much going on.All these people to hold you.You smiled at our laughter.You waved to say hello.You let us get to know you.You ate some sweet potatoes.You reached for all the sweets.Your stopped to … Continued
My daughter is sitting on my grandpa’s lap in the recliner where he usually take’s a nap. My sister is finding a little snack to eat on the counter where Grandma lays out the treats. My grandma’s relaxing and chatting … Continued
There is a country blockwith a city on one cornerand my friends live on one mileand my family on another.Each day we do our best work,working side by side.We have each other overfor a meal most every night.And on weekends we … Continued