All the Other Reasons Why

memories of someone very special

art ~ steve hanks

 

 

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The summer breeze was always a little warmer

on the top step of Grandma’s porch

where two little girls, blue eyed and tow headed

dressed in angel wings, maryjanes and mischievous smiles

(a bit sticky from the blackberries that were supposed to be for Grandma’s pie)

were positive they could touch the clouds

 

given a running jump and of course a breezy afternoon

 

And years later,

the step is just as creaky

the breeze is just as warm

and although we never did touch the clouds

(not together anyway)

you got to fly

on a new pair of wings

 

While mine are tucked safely away in a special place

with maryjanes and breezy afternoons and grandma’s blackberry pie

and all the other reasons why I love summer...

 

because you loved it too

~~~

Reviews

[redzone]

you know Julie, I think I can see thes " little girls, blue eyed and tow headed
dressed in angel wings, maryjanes and mischievous smiles (even feel the stickiness), jumping and yes, even touching those clouds... you may have eaten the berries, but I waited for the pie!!!! (I left you some though)... sometimes I think, "so many memories, so little time... but then realize sometimes its all you have... thanks for sharing Julie and ..er... can I have more pie... please... ;o) ~~redzone

[MsJewel]

Curt, Your wonderful comments always leave me with a smile. Thanks so much. :) Julie

[J. J. Nightingale]

I think I understand .. She got to fly with a new pair of wings .. she died..?

Reminds me of my poem "Flowers" ... although my friend didn't pass, she is lost, in a Nursing Home..

Touches places of the heart .. Love the image you chose ..

Jazz :)

[MsJewel]

I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. My father was in a nursing home for a year before he passed away and yes..he was lost. I lost my cousin/friend to a drunk driver when we were both 12 years old. I still cherish the summers we spent together. (I'm going to go check out your poem Flowers)
Thank you for your lovely comment
:) Julie

[J. J. Nightingale]

You r welcome .. I love the way you write from the HEART .. ♥

[Dr. Wood ?]

oh this is just PERFECT...............Tears and joy ......life

[MsJewel]

Thank you my sweet friend! :) Julie

[Jack...]

Wow, Julie. This blew me away. I didn't know whether to smile or cry, so I did both. Very touching and beautiful.

[MsJewel]

Thank you Jack. I appreciate you! :) Julie