quietly reflecting
i listen to the rhythmic crash of waves
on the rocks below my
bungalow
here
on the other side
of the world
a day beginning
a day ending
a child's voice echoes off
the lush forested hillsides
as i watch a songbird
alight upon
the red tiled rooftop
below
her song
loud and urgent
a melody of purpose
yet
her presence
is fleeting.
as evening shadows
embrace me
i pause
inhaling memories
of transitory moments that
ride upon the wing
of the songbird
as she takes flight
into the night
no longer earthly bound
she soars
here
on the other side
of the world
a day beginning
a day ending
~ ~ ~
For Eve, my beautiful and loving sister-in-law, who lost her battle with cancer last week. Although her presence is no longer earthly, her spirit still sings in the minds and hearts of all humans and creatures that had the privilege of her love.
I will be a bit quiet for a while.
