Tag Archives: Parenthood

The Forgiven World

The forgiven worldSitsInside a small boyWho waits on the porchFor his father to comeHome A light snow fallsOutsideThe sound of setting platesComes from the house Christmas Eve The boy’s motherToo busy to waitFor a man as likely to showAs Santa ClausBecause he is … Continue reading

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The Empty Nest

The bird cameTo build a nestUnder our eavesSo she could rest and waitFor new life to breathe Something beautiful arrivesSomething beautiful leaves Last yearWe saw her weave a crownOf sticks and twigsInto a manger PatientConstantUnaware of dangerShe placed her eggsIn that safe spaceTo … Continue reading

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Children Are the Light

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A New Map of Wonders

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Everything That Matters

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