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- absence of light
longed for
so far away
but still belonging
wanted, longed for
bringing with a hug
an inundation of joyful tears
onboard fun
laughter with the skilled
and playful chef who closes
his eyes so i can’t see him
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giggles and guffaws
the giggles and guffaws
of our gang of four
contribute abundantly
to the noise in The Meating Place
but as the infant in her buggy
still sleeps, we continue to tell
tales and laugh with the joy
only precious friends can give
how do i answer?
a grateful poem by mjNordgren
blue-purple larkspur and asters surround a vibrant sunflower
and yellow, gold and auburn roses, lilies and daisy wanna-be’s
bouquets in clear glass and handmade cream-white and blue pottery vases
preen beside the drawstring bag of earl gray tea
my heart sings with their proof of ‘i love you, mom’
my tears of undeserved joy
mjNordgren 9/11/2022 N
extensive foundation
shoulders drooping in fatigue
my daughter leans against the wall
but a small smile brightens her eyes
as her husband talks of the wedding
party now off to all their own corners
of the nation
their son and now daughter-in-law
as well as -in-love back in new york
they realize gratefully that the reception
banquet hall had been filled with people
who will support and cherish
the newlyweds for the rest
of their lives
mjNordgren 6/26/2022 blue house, lincoln city