Still Life

The steel blue urn sits empty and quiet  
Delicate baby breathe tremble and fills around
A dozen red roses in a fragile crystal vase

I search the photograph that captures your free spirit
Long blonde hair blowing in the wind riding without a helmet
Daring to live on the open road

Above an easel holds a self-portrait
A hermit climbs his own rugged path
Only you know where it leads

Resting below a black guitar case with well worn brass locks
Your music silenced 
Your gentle voice

Remains in my heart

Pantoum of Silver Linings



With every cup of hope
There is a silver lining
Though it be tarnished and empty
It holds promises of spring

There is a silver lining
Pursed lips sip from a full brim
It holds promises of spring
Unwrap stolen chocolate kisses

Pursed lips sip from a full brim
Breathe in its effervescence
Unwrap stolen chocolate kisses
Cheers to the shiny new year

Breathe in its effervescence
Though it be tarnished and empty
Cheers to the shiny new year
With every cup of hope