Hmmm
Insight emerges
It's likely that my mind
Does not feel like writing
Because of this fact:
September has offered up a month of firsts
First time to experience
Mom's birthday, without her presence
First time to experience
Rosh Hashanah since her passing
Suggesting that the absence of
One loved so dearly fills my heart with
Yearning for yesteryear
Suggesting it's time
To walk onto my patio
Take a seat on my swing
And gaze up above my mountain
Until my parents' smiling faces
Fill the bright, blue sky with love
And having conjured up this vision of
Love shining down from above
My train of thought refocuses away from
Profound loss toward
My good fortune at having been raised
By Jennie and Jack ...
Two strong, loving souls
Who'd loved me as deeply as I'd loved them
And with that positively focused thought centering my mind
My heart lifts with a warm smile of gratitude
Suggesting my having been blessed with these parents
Both of whom had enjoyed long, healthy, love filled lives
And now that my head and heart feel rebalanced
I'll slip into the hot tub to exercise before
My spirit, feeling wholly refreshed, dashes off to fetch
A freshly baked apple pie and Häagen-Dazs...
My contribution for tonight's dinner
At our cousin's home, where
Our family plans to gather to
Celebrate The Birthday of The World
And whether or not this proves to be your holiday, too
It's with a heartfelt sense of universal connection that
I wish you and yours
A healthy and peaceful! Sweet New Year!
L'Shana Tova,
Annie
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