Two poems and a reflection

​Hello, dear blog friends...

​What a busy, crazy week it's been, right?! Regrettably, I've missed many of your posts, but I will be visiting this week. Sometimes Life interrupts our routine, forcing us to pause and reflect on the big questions of life. We humans need these reminders now and then, even though we tend to resist. ❤️

I've two poems to share. The first is a response to last week's Tanka Tuesday prompt led by Yvette Calleiro. She asked participants to reflect on and/or use the word veil. I had just listened to an update on North Carolina's recovery from Hurricane Helene and was deeply moved by the Amish people's selfless work. My poem:

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This week, Colleen Chesebro invited participants to reflect on one of Judy Mastrangelo's oracle cards. The one that caught my attention focused on nature. In the Northern Hemisphere, we are surrounded by shades of yellow. It is an extraordinarily beautiful time of the year. My poem tries to capture that beauty.

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Today, November 11th, we pause to consider all those who have served in the Armed Forces through the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and the Coast Guard. Many in my family have served, including my father, my husband, my brother, and other relatives. To all of you who have given precious years on our collective behalf, you have my deep respect and gratitude. You've walked a path most of us will never fully understand. We only glimpse your journey through movies or stories, but we've not walked in your shoes. God Bless You.