we walked the beach today
it's quiet too quiet
salmon clouds reflect
in the shimmering sea
friends collect shells
in the shallows to fill
large glass jars in their home
a family ritual
I refresh your name
engraved on the tree trunk
but the pain of loss remains
just as sharp
Very fine, Sue. How far from the beach is the tree?
ReplyDeleteThe tree is on the beach.
Deleteoh, the pain inscribed in our bodies. Beautiful.
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