Again and again, the tears
Come unexpectedly-
I am incapable of stopping them
Spurred on by the merest wisp of memory
...
Waiting again
Are we?
The ashes lie at the hearth;
Neither will sweep them up
...
Special education teacher from Alexandria, VA. Married. One son. Two dogs. Lots of joy.)
Haiku
Single stem in vase
Reflecting blue sky above
Why won't you open?