I have been comforted by all of the sympathy notes and messages from this Poetry Friday community over the death of my mother this summer. I appreciate more than ever how this community supports and cares for each other.
In the summer poem swap, organized by Tabatha Yeatts, Denise Krebs sent me two poems, a raccontino and an acrostic of my one little word, Still. She also sent a beautiful crocheted twirly that I’ve hung in my kitchen window.
My response to Denise:
When a poem comes
wrapped in swirls of gold
and tied with a ribbon,
I open,
find,
feel myself
touching soft grass
with my toes
finding cool comfort
there.
Thanks, Denise, for your comforting words and gift of swirly gold.
Reflections on the Teche 
All three poems are lovely. Losing a loved one is incredibly hard. It is wonderful to have a community that sends love and support. Sending lots of healing hugs to you, Margaret. xo
So sorry to hear about your mom. Denise’s poems and your response are beautiful, heartfelt. The PF community is the best!
So sorry for your loss. Your poetic exchange brought me to tears.
“feel myself
touching soft grass
with my toes
finding cool comfort
there.“
what a perfect way to describe the soft comfort Denise brought. 🙂
Lovely gifts received and sent. May your memories continue to help you find peace, Margaret.
I love the acrostic. There is such truth in it. Thank you for sharing all these lovely poems.
Margaret, your world is surrounded by poetry friends who understand life’s uncertainties. Denise’s words, a journey uncharted, holds the essence of loss and the road to acceptance and hope. Your exchange with Denise opens your heart with poetic fluidity. May the twirly bring you peace and remembrance that both parents are dancing across the heavenly sky. Be at peace my friend.
I love this post. So many times, when I just can’t do all the things, I have a friend standing in the gap for me. And, poetry is one of my favorite medicines. There is just no better combination of loving friends and poetry. xo
Oh, goodness. This whole post just brings me joy. ❤
Thanks for sharing Denise’s beautiful heartfelt poetry, and your tender image-uplifting response.
Margaret, I’m glad you’ve received comfort from friends in your poetry circle. Denise is awesome! I love her poems and gift to help you remember your mom. We are blessed to have such people in our lives that care so much when we are hurting.
Oh, how moving. What sweet and generous gifts. It’s so hard to lose our parents, no matter our age.
Margaret, thank you so much for this lovely response poem and thank you. Your words in turn comfort and uphold me. It was a joy to come across this, as I have been sorely out of touch again. Thank you, thank you! I’ve enjoyed reading the others’ comments too. What a special group this is.
I’m glad you found this post. I didn’t ask for permission. Ack! I so appreciate your poems, so personal yet universal.