Tag: loss of a family member
One Last Goodbye
Dear Zee-Zee, I didn’t get to say goodbye the day you departed from this world. A brief text broke the news. We knew your health was on the decline, so it wasn’t unexpected. I remember seeing you weeks before while you were lying in a hospital bed, mumbling in Italian with your eyes barely open. ...How Do We Find Hope At The Intersection Of Love And Faith?
Life is full of ups, downs, ins, outs, and sometimes sideways events. When life is scary, it makes grief and loss more up and in your face. “I don’t want to do this without my person, and this is all so unfair,” runs through the brain on repeat. At these times, be present to love ...Glow In The Dark Stars
The following poem is from Lo Potter’s upcoming collection “Celestial Navigation” set for release in September 2021 it’s funny how only a great time laterwe take real personal meaning from dreams.when I dreamt that my bed was safe,because you would make it so.and those stars we pointed to,making constellations in our minds,slowly learning direction,teaching me ...The ‘C’ Word
Cancer: The word means nothing to most people. But to the people who have it, or those close to them, the word means everything.Daddy’s Girl
Hearts shattered The “why’s” never answered Tears flow swollen and hot Burning blue eyes Inherited from you Daddy’s little girl I’ve always been No matter the time That passed As a child, I talked to you Whispering my fears and dreams Whispering I love you Daddy to a Midnight sky, North star Pointing in your ...
