Angel

April 30, 2009

Catherine, should you ever read this blog, I want you to know that this poem is as much for you as it is for the baby. Love you, Sweetie. Dad


Angel
(for my Little Angel and her Mom)

Fear not,
               my little angel.
Don't be afraid.
There is peace,
               my little angel.
Bring peace.

Fear not,
               my little angel.
Do not be scared.
Be strong,
               my little angel.
Have strength.

And though you are unexpected
               (as all angels are)
God has found a place for you,
               my little angel,
here within my heart.

So, fear not,
               my little angel.
Don't be afraid.
You are loved.

Attempts at Haiku

(2002)

Writing Haiku

Pencil, paper, pen—
Heart and mind and soul revealed—
Words strung on a line.



Adventure (for Catherine)

Uncharted forest;
Father, daughter hand in hand
Find new paths to test.



Sky Dance

Puffy, pillowy clouds
Leaving shadows on the ground;
Light plays in between.



Melancholia (originally untitled)

Cold breeze blows through trees.
Black bird dead on needled bed.
Clear sky—blue—asks why.