Tag: love
Diamonds in Winter (A Sonnet)
Mama’s Little Red Hat (A Sonnet)
So now, you’re gone; my tears still fall a bit in gentle waves—a moment’s shocked surprise to find your hat—the red one—that used to suit so well, as pert and antic as your eyes alight at church or coffee … Continue reading Mama’s Little Red Hat (A Sonnet)
Life is Short…
Life is short,And we do not have much timeto gladden the hearts of those whomake the journey with us.So… be swift to love,and make haste to be kind.And the blessing of God,who made us,who loves us,and who travels with usbe … Continue reading Life is Short…
Welcome to Elam Spellman Van Johnson
PROUD OF MY SONS AND MY SON-IN-LAW My two sons, Ben and Spell, and my son-in-law, Tyler, have shown me that young men today have really stepped up. Both Ben and Spell participated in the births of their children, and … Continue reading Welcome to Elam Spellman Van Johnson
BIRTH AND NEW LIFE
As you can see, Bernie is helping me with baby Elam, and Groot, Jamila and Tyler’s pit bull is standing guard beneath my chair. There have been many challenges on this journey—a trip full of intensities—but I cannot complain about … Continue reading BIRTH AND NEW LIFE