Silence
The morphine drip is shielded
Hidden from plain sight
Tucked away in her nest
Snuggled under fresh covers
No pain, no worries
Just solemn slumber
Taking a cue from her
I push my recliner close to her bed
I press my body close to her side
Taking her hand, I close my eyes
And enjoy peaceful slumber
This is the supreme closeness we need
Hers to know she’s not alone
Assurance as she grasps my hand snuggly
As much as I grasp hers
And rest we must
Her for relief of pain
Me for energy restoration
And we sleep
Brother
What can I tell?
When the owl roosts on the branch
Each night watching me as I fall to sleep
Often, I wondered
If the owl knew my thoughts
My worries
And I often thought he did
He came to visit each night
Witnessing my young teen life
And it seems he stopped by
Just when I needed some assurance
Of a life truly meant to be certain
When my heart was breaking
Because of the loss of my brother
The owl stopped by each night
To make certain I could sleep
Hearing his call helped me rest
It’s odd, don’t you think?
How he came by each night
Just when I needed
The presence of my brother
He came by every night
Tulips Stand
The light as bright as paperwhites
Casting hues of silky sheened pinks
And purples, gray shadow tones
Tipped in white paintbrush strokes
Majestic pillars
Supporting the cast of orchestras
Trumpeting to the skies
Allegiance to life
Standing firm
Green pillars of strength
Mountains call their names
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Lisa Tomey has been writing poetry since childhood. She believes in life-long learning and tender, loving care of one’s work. She published her chapbook, Heart Sounds in 2018, and has been in Wolff Poetry Literary Magazine and other publications. Lisa works with poets as an editor. Read her stories and poems online: Prolific Pulse
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Wonderful poems!
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Agreed! 🙂
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Thank you for reblogging!
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I loved all of them Lisa. Jam packed with emotion, beautifully penned.
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Thank you Denise!
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All are beautifully penned. I especially love “Brother”.
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Agree that they are all wonderful. If I had to pick one, it would be Silence. There is such compassion within it that makes me ache for both characters.
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I agree. “Silence” is by far my favorite of the three.
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🙂
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Thank you!
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It’s based on a true story.
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❤️
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Thank you Eugenia!
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You’re welcome!
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I love the sensitivity and lack of embellishments in these poems. Delicately written.
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Very much so, Pat! Glad you enjoyed them. 🙂
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Thank you!
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Thank you so much.
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I was featured in this journal. Thank you Susi for this.
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It is such an honor to be featured. Thank you for this.
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Thank YOU, Lisa! It’s wonderful to have you part of The Short of It family! 😊
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Thank you for adopting me 🙂
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My pleasure! 🙂
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