O Catherine, Thank you so much for feeling along with me!
It's such a strange dance we go through. One friend shut up any sharing by his very "understanding" Approaching 80, he enumerated his complaints and then said, "but it's nothing like the horror you must be going through." After that, what can one say? I had not ever thought about it as "horror" though yeah, sometimes it's horrible and a drag. On the other hand, how many of those who still speak to me, even acknowledge how *HARD* it is? And each day is different. I am buoyed by the spring coming... I yearn to be warm and not have to wear two shirts a sweater and a hat inside 24/7, LOL!
Thank you for sharing and affirming my work. Joy to you, Akua
Akua, These poems are breathtaking!! As one reads them there are so many feelings evoked. I have often tried to explain my frustration of not being able to live life as I had hoped. Thank you. I feel refreshed knowing I am finally able to cry about my loss and understand. Catherine
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