Tag Archives: friendship

Old friend tree

Posted on May 21, 2020 by landl30

5.17.2020 [Old friend tree] Old friend tree laid down today in the middle of the night, in the middle of rain and dark and a quiet slip over when too much weight and soft soil combined to say it is … Continue reading →

Posted in poetry, Uncategorized | Tagged appreciation, friendship, life, meanings, memory, mortality, nature, relationship, rythmns | Leave a comment

old shoe – June 19

Posted on June 28, 2018 by landl30

============ 6.19.2018 the old shoe tells its tale worn, inside and out, fabric solid and comfortable a friend in need that has molded to its wearer. replacements compare, but none quite so kind. ==========

Posted in poetry | Tagged appreciation, clothes, comfort, familiarity, friendship, kindness, objects, self-care | Leave a comment

I think this is the year – March 12

Posted on March 15, 2017 by landl30

3.12.2107 I think this is the year I’ll die, she said sitting in the padded rocker, with a cup of decaf in her hand. really, we said, this year. yes, I have no idea why I’m still around I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in poetry | Tagged acceptance, aging, consideration, friendship, mortality, reflection, surprise, wry humor | Leave a comment

old friends – January 18

Posted on January 19, 2017 by landl30

1.18.2017 old friends shuffle around the track one mincing steps close to the rail lest a stumble the other at his side chatting and protecting from those who swoop by in their jogs. no explanations needed. just a … Continue reading →

Posted in poetry | Tagged aging, care, compassion, fidelity, friendship, protection, relationship | Leave a comment

hands in the dark – October 7

Posted on October 8, 2016 by landl30

10.7.2016 dark crisp night branches so stark against the sky we hold hands into the dark stepping ahead with each other as if we’d always known. ——————-

Posted in poetry | Tagged companions, darkness, faith, friendship, love, lover, the unknown, together, trust | Leave a comment

in the moment – September 24

Posted on September 25, 2015 by landl30

9.24.2015 purple crocheted pullover cap crowns the now balded head, the smile and persona fully there. old friend across a room, daughters on either side, reminiscing about kids and hopes and possibilities while the stark option lies out … Continue reading →

Posted in poetry | Tagged Cancer, caring, chemo, friendship, grace, illness, mortality, presence | Leave a comment

a psalm of thanksgiving after lament – August 20

Posted on August 23, 2015 by landl30

8.20.2015 [a psalm of thanksgiving after lament] tap dancing hop stepping smile breaking joy tests finished sighs opened arms finally safe thanks to the One who supplies faith filled friends angels angels and angels amen. ———————–

Posted in poetry | Tagged colleagues, community, friendship, God, grace, prayers, psalms, Thanksgiving, trial, turmoil | Leave a comment

stories – August 10

Posted on August 11, 2015 by landl30

8.7.2015 remembrances of dating days, times anew, friendships that grew beyond what first expected and friends became lovers became spouses became family and now smile across tables and tell stories that warm the heart. ——————

Posted in poetry | Tagged choices, family, friendship, growth, love, lovers, perseverance, remembrance, warmth | Leave a comment

a friend lain low – April 1

Posted on April 1, 2015 by landl30

4.1.2015 grizzled hospital photo a friend lain low grins up, faith holding him close in arms and heart. —————

Posted in poetry | Tagged comfort, faith, friendship, grace, mortality | 2 Comments

sandal – February 4

Posted on February 5, 2015 by landl30

2.4.2015 the sandal fits the curve of the foot that has rested in it, strode upon it, settled wax and fiber, leather warm, worn in to comfort by the passing of time and tread. ————————

Posted in poetry | Tagged care, comfort, familiar, familiarity, fit, friendship, life, suited, support, time | Leave a comment

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