courage to laugh

a friend in pain whose laughter

entices smiles from those around her

now, that is what i call courage

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for Patty

memorial

memories

drawing feelings, tears

laughter, whimsy, sorrow, dread

laughter again, this time subdued

in the realization she is gone

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touched with laughter

party of five extended family

and loved friend

elegant meal overlooking

misted ocean

well worth the hour and a half

drive to the coast

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memories and gratitude

fill me in her presence

as she remembers my storyline

from nearly a decade before

and waves away my thanks

for teaching how to lead

a writing group

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some people you simply know will have your back

earned trust

haiku

knowing her deeply

recommendation comes true

spring rain for concerned

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An original poem by MaryJane Nordgren

tribute to our Bill Stafford

a man of the earth finding joy in hummingbirds

and fulfillment teaching grandchildren

a man who painted and drew wildlife into his world

a man of words, words twisted into puns

a man of laughter

a man of the earth