Yesterday…
eyes brightly reflect
flushed innocent faces
unlimited possibilities
vast as billowing clouds
grazing azure heavens
~Hopefulness swells~
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Today…
shoulders rounded
life’s weight evident
dreams withered
cast like seed heads
astride stiffening winds
~Resignation settling~
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Tomorrow…
isolated thoughts
whispering when…how
days’ limits palpable
reverberate bittersweet
in slowing gait
~Farewell to summer~
© LuAnn Oburn 2013
Time to bid adieu to summer, our season of myriad changes, emotions, and revelations, but mostly one of blessings, for time allowed to aid aging parents with their struggle to retain independence, light-hearted family visits, friends who touched us in innumerable ways, and the gift of continued inner growth. Although there are aspects of this summer we hope not to revisit, we are grateful for the wisdom we have gained. Farewell Ohio!
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