sometimes when I pray
before a meal, I remember
my grandmother’s prayers
in Swedish, and her voice


sometimes when I pray
before a meal, I remember
my grandmother’s prayers
in Swedish, and her voice


used books new for me
light on old and new leaves
of a house plant

sharing stories
lilies of the valley
grow from one garden
to another

poetry in the mail today
and posted on blogs
we can rest and create
when we can
read and renew
Poem from February 18, 2025 – Journal Notes Blog.


winter days
carnations from a store
by windows with snow

a busy day
followed by
a quiet day
snow on the roof
and seawall

late November
sun fills a glass
for a time
My poem was published by Time Of Singing Poetry Journal, Fall 2013
