A Gift

Poem of the day

Another wonderful Friday writing session! Thank you so much Rebecca, Sharon, Beth, and my children for joining me. I hope you enjoyed writing about your celebration(s) for the week!

I had the opportunity to join an amazing eight week poetry class taught by

Gloria Heffernan

, a brilliant poet and teacher. One of her invitations for us was to write a poem as a gift. The poem below was inspired by her prompt.

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             A Gift (for Carrie-Anne) 
  
You can do hard things—
read the front of the magenta 
card. I prayed this was true 
as I faced a challenge 
no one wants to. 
Packages filled the mailbox—  
Otrio and Jenga games 
came with open arms. You seemed to 
know just when this mama was 
running low. Chocolate-covered fruit 
our taste buds come alive. They’ve
seemed absent during this time. 

Thank you. I’ve said it many
times— yet it doesn’t seem enough.

Cards and encouraging verses to
know we’re not alone. Music 
to lift my mood, your stories to
fill my soul. Anything to 
bring a burst of laughter 
to the room. It’s you. 
  
Thank you for sticking by me 
in this season of trial and mess. 
It wasn’t scary for you— 
Yet I confess…
You showed up with your family, 
just in time. Your visit
rejuvenated my bones.  
Long-distance hugs and ice cream 
are better in person, 
not alone. 

All I can say is thank you. 
Thank you for being you  
My gift of 2022. 

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Friday writing group will start back up in the New Year! I look forward to writing with you in 2023. YIPPEE!