Retrospective

My Delicate Swirling Blue Glass

~ Retrospective ~

An annotated scrapbook

saving echoes of our lifetime

memories reminiscent of days

finished long ago -- ended, yet

hover at the edge of my mind

 swirling over,  languid waves 

lapping gently on the shore

catching me off guard  as

I peer into the unknown

to savor all that was,

that is, in wonder

JoMae

9/23/21

My Stuff

John's Carving: Articulated Golfer

My Stuff

I have a fond relationship with stuff

every picture on the wall, each

piece of furniture, a story

Any earring, gift or not, is more than just an

earring, it’s a hug, a memory, a tale to tell

My dear stuff is an element of who I am.

One day I will have to downsize, part with much

and figure out a way to carry things by heart

or be torn up again with loss. It’s only stuff?

Each choice, each gift has formed me. The whole

embracing with an almost unnoticed hug.
Stuff, the warm familiar sea I swim in.

JoMae
4/26/18
#aprpad

John liked to whittle, design toys, games etc.  This is one he made in high school.  You pull the arm back and it hits a ball.  Notice the extra club laying along side.

Prompt: write a relationship poem.