the leaf's green and the river's green
hesitate on unripeness
but I am sun-warmed and life-bound
and have to try it
for you are taller than I can remember
stronger than you know
yet here I am trying to keep the monster
hidden... and quiet
O hush little baby, let's flee this moment
in its blossoming bruises
for my mind is still trapped underwater
and cannot anchor it
Pic: Red Cedar, earlier this week. (I needed a reminder of calm after some particularly horrible hours this morning. I'm thankful for Big A being there and community help.)
2 comments:
We went through some really hard times with North two years ago, from the summer before 9th grade through the next winter. It did get better, not completely but a lot. I can't make promises, but I thought it might help to hear that.
StephLove--thank you for this. I'm sorry you all had those hard times, and I wouldn't wish ours on anyone. But the hope you offer is very welcome. And thank you as always for your kindness. <3
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