An Algarve retreat –
Silence broken by dogs, saws ~
Then, by lovely owls.
Tag: Family
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Marking a birthday –
For someone no longer here ~
Aging in our minds.
#362/365
The fight inside me –
Where, who, do I get that from ~
My Mother chose me.
#354/365
The Sunday papers –
Daughter playing piano ~
Ancestors watch on.
#328/365
Restricting movements –
Waiting for her test results ~
Hope it’s just a cough.
#318/365
It is grey but warm –
November stroll on the strand ~
Cousin’s company.
(For Ryan)
#313/365
Dad taxi duty –
I don’t mind it so much, but ~
Need advance warning.
#305/365
Carving a pumpkin –
Can’t think of what face to do ~
So we do No-Face.
#275/365
My brother’s birthday –
Fifteen years now since he passed ~
A drink for him, too.
#270/365
Boy’s Confirmation –
‘You are my beloved ~
My favour rests on you.’
duncancleary 