Don’t you
Be afraid
I’m with you
I’ve been with you
From the moment
You sucked in
Your first tiny breath
I was in that breath
Flooding your system
With Me
I was that air
You breathed
I was in the
Loving arms
Who wrapped around you
Those were my
Strong arms
I’ve surrounded you
Every moment
Of every day
Never leaving
Patiently waiting
For your awakening
For you
To remember
Who you are
Rick Ellsmore
6.23.20
Rise I rise up Every day Cool air launching me Rising out of a warm bed I rise from my circumstances I rise from the melancholy I feel I rise up and move forward I rise to bring encouragement I rise to bring hope to others I rise hoping this simple and profound act Will…
Quietly sittingI’m challengedTo moveTo connectWith another soul I know it’s herCurly hairSharp blue eyesOverwhelming joyUnbridled feelingOf home We sitWe listenWe connectWe don’t talkUntil it’s timeThen she sharesI’m white lightFlickering fireRedsOrangesWithMother TeressaOn myRight Shoulder She isA death doulaSitting withThose on the precipiceOf the next stepHer presenceDraws outA picture ofAn amusement parkHer beingThe attractionDrawing in joyCelebrationLaughterI walk…
The storm hits Washing up It’s harsh tide Bringing with it Pain and fear The onslaught Could continue Never ending A humming A swarm Of angry wasps Hovering close above Weary of It’s sting I’m tired Tired of this shit Tired of it For my sons Tired of it For me I’m learning Even if…
I found myself in Puerto Rico basking in the beauty of the sea. This time was desperately needed after six tumultuous and busy months. As I walked the sandy beaches I was made aware of the ledge I walk between the loss and celebrating the life I have been given. Emotions flooding in, crashing in…
A Son’s Pain Seeing someone Go through Such pain Knowing she Continues her Onslaught Driving forward Causing pain And misery Every word Action Driving the Divisive sword Deeper Cutting away Relationship Moving the needle Closer to empty In a relationship That was already Teetering on Running Out of gas Moving forward No longer bound By…
I was tired Dead tired But I needed A shot Of yoga The class Smooth and tough The class Calling us To the edge My body reacting By allowing It to Be pushed Finishing up We went Into our savasana I felt something Deeper moving in Not needing To do anything But allow Tears slowly…
