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Whale Rain

I stood atop a high stone wall today, little stars-in-my-sky, looking out over the water and thinking of you. Rain pattered all around, plashing up from the courtyard, patting on my hood, and leaving tiny, icy kisses on my cheeks. … Continue reading

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Fairies and Dilophosaurs

Uncle David has a Rose of Sharon tree in his garden with the most beautiful flowers, little stars-in-my-sky, and I can’t help but think of you when I see it in bloom. It’s heavy with frost now, blossoms long gone, … Continue reading

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Happy To You!

Oh, little Bee, your very first birthday is nearly here. One year ago, you came like sunshine into our lives, yet I barely know you. I’ve seen you twice, when you were two months and six months old, and you’re … Continue reading

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Phlox Intoxication

I went for a walk in the flower garden in the park this evening, little stars-in-my-sky, and I wished on the evening star that you could be with me, while the moon made a sideways smile high above. The sun … Continue reading

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Help Me Say Goodbye

I’m moving, little stars-in-my-sky, leaving the home that’s been mine for twenty years. Your daddy grew up here, playing in the woods and on the beach. It aches, leaving so much history behind. My fat peppermint spiders. The tall, tall … Continue reading

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Plip!

I went for a walk the other day, little stars-in-my-sky. If you had been with me, we could have talked to the pollywogs together. It’s just the edge of summer now, and the ponds and puddles are filled with wriggly-squiggly … Continue reading

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The Power of Light

I miss you so much, little stars-in-my-sky. My world seems dark and scary right now, with half-seen monsters lurking in the shadows. I feel alone, so alone sometimes, but through it you shine like the cluster of stars at Orion’s … Continue reading

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Wind and Shadows

I thought of you as I walked along the beach this evening, with the tide high against the driftwood. I imagined we sat together on the huge driftwood logs, with you warm against my side, the wind blowing our hair … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day 5/8/11

At church on Sunday, I watched the little children sing for their mothers. The smallest ones in front, just about your ages, fidgeted and looked shy and so sincere, singing of the love between mother and child. And I wondered … Continue reading

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