sisters

a bumpy evening

the sisters
turned to each other
for comfort

asleep side by side
touching
breathing in sync

supported
connected
loved

a dream come true

extraordinary

People tell us it'll be fine
but that doesn't speak to us

Looking for the extraordinary
to live better than fine

Living life in awe

imprints

time and space
to celebrate
her life

giving us all the opportunity
to nurture the seeds
she planted

photos
anecdotes
reflections
insights

smiling as tears roll down my cheeks
sad and beautiful

patience, care, support
laughter, love, acceptance

Barbara's imprints

sunrise

brings
a new day
a fresh start
light to lift you up

solutions

expressing discord
may create friction

use that spark of energy
to launch you onto the path of progress and growth

strive for solutions

clutter

This disorderly state
distracts my attention
muddles my thinking
agitates me.

We search through piles for misplaced things.
I want the freedom to find what I want when I need it.

I am willing to
take the time
make the effort
and sustain the systems

We need a team approach
to create and environment of
vibrancy
flow
clarity

yelling

I raise my voice.
They say it's yelling.

Frustration turns up the volume

I'm laying here wishing
I chose to read with her
instead of arguing about the shorts
(the ONLY bottoms she wears to school)

I want to express
myself more
playfully
peacefully
thoughtfully