Missed and Memories

The dream of missed and memories,
Filled the air today.
Wafted through the trees
Creating silent haze.

Whispers told of days before
Childrens play and tears,
Holding hands and kisses, tender.
Everyone so near.

Momma cooked the turkey.
I remember how her hands
Turned and stirred the bread crumbs.
Her stuffing! Oh! So grand.

Lacing up the big bird,
She did her special way.
I can hear her sweet voice
Especially today.

Dad, so proud of Momma,
She could do no wrong.
He'd just eat it any way.
Oh! She's been gone so long.

The roses while we live,
Given each to one.
Love is cooked and laced.
Memories are done.

Plated on the table,
Our lives are dished and shared.
Hearts are opened, family.
Burdens held, truth bared.

And in the midst of memories,
Tabled meals of care,
Silent thanks and giving
For "Loved" and those not here.

Raine Les 11/21/2007

heartfelt beauty

That made me hungry...and I could smell the food cooking.