Sometimes we see something not for what it is, but by its absence.

A friend has disappeared. Phone calls, texts, even the occasional request to visit drops off. And at first you think nothing of it. But days go by. And then more days.

Busy, I guess. A call goes … Read the rest

Warm summer sun,
    Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
    Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
    Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
    Good night, good night.… Read the rest

The trees are coming into leaf / Like something almost being said;… Read the rest