Opal Reflections
Perspectives through Prose, Poetry and Photography
Category: Family
“D-man’s” Decision
Again with focused diligence he trains, Some days he wanes in purpose, yet remains to bear the load, the challenge of this journey, Culminates this day, his black belt tourney, He beams with pride, a new belt girds his waist, Accomplishment, endurance, leadership embraced.… Continue Reading ““D-man’s” Decision”
Warmth
Warmth can be a cozy, comfy chair, Upon which thrown, a hand-knit afghan quilt, Awaiting little boys who tumble in, and there fake-wrestle for first dibs; no signs of guilt. A grandson hiding in the fort he built with tablecloths and sheets from grandma’s… Continue Reading “Warmth”
Puppy Love (Photo Friday: Blissful)
***** Joyous first meeting, Kindred spirits know their own Forever faithful. ***** Postaday:
Bridget and My Butterfly
When days are fraught with storm clouds looming o’er my life, I’m juggling many balls in air, When piling on and on, I’m on the floor, When hanging on is more than I can bear. I stop and pause, implore a desperate prayer, A… Continue Reading “Bridget and My Butterfly”
Between the Lines
***** She tried to reach them but they turned away, She sought to heal the scars of childish chills, She strained to listen, words they’ll never say to her, and yet she stands there waiting – still. She delved too deeply, saw beyond… Continue Reading “Between the Lines”
Template for Humanity (Weekly Photo Challenge)
This photograph, captured by my daughter, conjures up images of ten-year-olds, racing their bikes around the neighborhood, stopping only to shoot a few hoops in the driveway. What more poignant evidence of Humanity, than the imprint of a hastily tossed-aside bike, left outside one rainy… Continue Reading “Template for Humanity (Weekly Photo Challenge)”
Pastorale (Weekly Photo Challenge: Adventure!)
🌻🌻🌻 It was a sun-soaked, May afternoon, as we sped from Avignon to Paris, and were treated to seemingly, unending views of verdant pastures, whizzing by like freeze frames from the window of our TGV. I suspect, that to many of our fellow travelers, the expansive… Continue Reading “Pastorale (Weekly Photo Challenge: Adventure!)”
Nightfall Memories
***** As golden sun dips low into the sea, I pause: My ‘Brother’ memories. ***** Postaday:
Bonne Anniversaire
Side by side for life, Decades of “Goodnight!, Sweet dreams!” “Bonne Anniversaire!”
Sibling Musings
Everything hurt! Yet there, beneath the sand, A calming sense of clammy warmth filled me, My brother piled it on, with scoop-filled hands, And devilish and unrelenting glee. Though buried deep, I knew how effortlessly, With burst of will and strength I could arise,… Continue Reading “Sibling Musings”
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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