thirty below wind
can’t stop the skis from spinning
from this forest view
Always a Hidden Path
thirty below wind
can’t stop the skis from spinning
from this forest view
Neverending
to win a dog’s love
is the lottery, won twice
first: hugs. then: kisses.
Kindness Calls
never thought i’d say:
how proud i am in her choice
(this boyfriend beats all)
polite’s not enough
to define how kind he is
how siblings love him
how he brings her joy
without asking anything
and saying thank you
how simple, those words
how genuine, her smile
how relieved, her mom
Small Moments
a cousin Christmas
lined up for birth order laughs
growing up too fast
(They Were Excited)
we’re practical here
hoping LL Bean Santa
will hold till college
The Real Gifts
nothing brings magic
like five lined-up granddaughters
ready for Christmas
Circle of Hope
Lucky Charms wins hearts
tolerant menagerie
of “starved” frenemies
Puppy’s First Christmas
ugly sweater pup
ready for holiday fun
as long as there’s food
Still Holds Them
my teen girls cherish
our holiday traditions
cookies. candies. love.
never a year missed
as friends and family take turns
giving all colors.
Proud Mama
my actor, artist
my sculptor, my filmmaker
my youngest daughter
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