Waves

Waves of memory

Waves of feeling

You overcome me

At unexpected moments

Having my cup of coffee

Driving home from the market

Where we used to go

Glimpsing the pistachio biscotti we had with that cup of coffee

Reminding me of the sweet times

We were together

Just in this moment

Sharing connection

You and I

Now that you are gone and

I feel that you are

Part of nature

Part of the breeze

Soothing me with your whisper quiet stroke

That plays over my cheek

As I sit outside

Under my tulip tree

Eating salad

Emptiness comes and goes like the tide

Vision blurs to reveal hidden things once obscure

And I am reminded that past and present meet

Here in this pregnant moment

I can welcome them both

Neither needs to be sacrificed on this path

On which all roads

All rivers

All tides

All feelings

Lead me home

To the deep ocean

Of my tender heart

Where I ride this swell

Onward