Opal Reflections
Perspectives through Prose, Poetry and Photography
Category: Eileen’s Journal
My sister, Eileen, opines on life, love and lessons learned.
From Both Sides Now
She sang: “I look at clouds from both sides now” I’ve pondered often on these puzzling words, Yet ringing true today, with furrowed brow, I wonder how to heal my crippled bird. She’s lived each day by loving, not by sword, Yet life has… Continue Reading “From Both Sides Now”
Loss
Learning to become myself once more, Learning he’s not here to calm my fears, Mostly out of focus, strain to know, Where is my path (between escaping tears)? Thought I was secure through all the years, We learned together how to build our life,… Continue Reading “Loss”
Eileen’s Lullaby
Today I came upon a weathered item, While sorting through mementos from the past, A single, tiny photo of my sister, Young mom with babe in arms, old times now flashed. She, standing by a screen, the sunlight filtering in, to rest upon her… Continue Reading “Eileen’s Lullaby”
Eileen’s Journal: All Saint’s Day
This is the first entry in a new series, “Eileen’s Journal”, where my sister, Eileen, shares her thoughts and insights. This is her first post…Welcome to the blogosphere, dear Sister! Note: Eileen has set up her own blog. You will find this post and… Continue Reading “Eileen’s Journal: All Saint’s Day”
Lighthouse in the Mist, Cape May, NJ
Bandit
Festive View from the Pub, Peddler’s Village – Lahaska, PA.
Home Sweet Home
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