13 December
tomorrow my mother will celebrate her 80th birthday
and my sister will celebrate her 50th the next day
momentous occasions
I think that the beauty lies beneath the milestones
beneath the noisy holidays
beneath the layers of leftover wrapping paper
and half glasses of wine remaining in bottles
old photographs
i find the beauty in the quiet ride home
as the sky is darkening
and a sepia film developing
over everything
that is where i find the beauty
not so much in what we say
but in how we hold each other
here is a link to the poem I wrote for my mother
What a wonderful loving tribute to your mom and sister. Just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! And a joyous birthday to both your mother and your sister. Although it's not until next week, we're doing my husband's birthday celebration tomorrow when we can all be there. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteOh Happy Birthday to Mom and Sis. You have such a beautiful way with words and I must add a beautiful family. Hugs hugs B
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful and moving. Happy birthday wishes for your Mom and Sister. I love how you write too :)
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