Gathering of One
Harvest of Memory
By Julie LacksonenPublished 11 months ago • Updated 11 months ago • 1 min read
Photo by Sixteen Miles Out on Unsplash
Alone,
I gather my thoughts, my strength, my courage
to face the world
alone.
*
Together,
we gathered with family, with friends.
We shared our togetherness, our time,
our thoughts, strength, intimacy.
Sweet moments linger.
Laughter and smiles to lighten darkest times.
Stories only togetherness perpetuates.
Warmth no other bond can equal.
In a blink, you were gone.
And now...
*
Alone,
I gather my thoughts, my strength, my courage
to face the world
alone.
***
Dedicated to my late husband, Paul, and my late husband, Ted.
May they rest in peace.
About the Creator
Julie Lacksonen
I'm a soon-to-be retired music educator - 39 years at the same school. One more! I enjoy writing, reading, walking, swimming, and spending time with family.
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