Thursday, November 12, 2009

assisted living


She sits in the recliner,

holding the dollar store doll to her breast

in such a way

and with such a look on her face

that I almost see

the child’s back rise

with a breath.


1 comment:

  1. Great invitation into the waiting silence. So faithful to us, just show up!

    MarkW

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