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this splendid day – a simple prayer

May 31, 2026March 24, 2022 by bonesnsnow

his feet cracked, red
and worn

from the long, lonely walk
into this life…

may he be warm
may he be safe

may he be held

Categories photography, poetry Tags birth, family, grandchildren, grandsons, infants, life, love, photography, photos, poems, poetry, relationships Leave a comment

A Joyous Day – Gift of a New Life (8th Lineage Poem)

May 31, 2026March 15, 2022 by bonesnsnow
A Joyous Day- Gift of a New Life

I’ve born witness now to the birth and growth of two sons and a granddaughter. This is the great mystery and the gift of lineage.

Categories photography, poetry Tags children, family, grandchildren, life, lineage, love, photography, photos, poems, poetry, relationships 1 Comment

Murmuration – her small voice rising like a brand new day

May 31, 2026March 14, 2021 by bonesnsnow

her small voice rising…wave upon brilliant wave of intelligence

Categories poetry Tags beauty, children, grandchildren, intelligence, photography, poetry, wisdom, words 1 Comment

Steps – this exquisite girl, rising on her tiny toes…

May 31, 2026February 26, 2021 by bonesnsnow

this exquisite girl
will rise again on tiny toes

Categories poetry Tags children, grandchildren, oldage, past, photography, poetry, sickness, the future Leave a comment

one sunday morning

May 31, 2026January 20, 2021 by bonesnsnow

my granddaughter
is not permitted to get sick
I forbid it

Categories poetry Tags children, grandchildren, illness, photography, photos, poems, poetry 2 Comments
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