for my mother 1929-2020

Already the moon pales, half-cast above fields, shifting, done.
The darkness that comes speaks, weaves half-words
of the timorous blown cottonwoods, conducts quiet bird sound,
the long sad cry of wind,
Of suburban dogs, of geese tilting toward silver water.
I stand half in it, in the half-light of barns,
Of remembered porches, half-voices of my mother and father,
speaking to me still
A very haunting poem and a haunting image above it.
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thank you
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What a beautiful photograph and attendant words, lovely tribute to your mother. I know she is appreciating it, wherever she may be.
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I think so too
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This is beautiful, Kathy. My mother died in 2016 and I still grieve, and hear her voice. 💔
Neva Gronert
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I know how you are feeling, Neva.
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