Today is the Winter Solstice, 2015 and also the wedding anniversary of Roger and Arline Chase. The last three lines of the poem of celebration below, refer to this event.
A Change in the Wind...
Winter snows left us weak,
Then cold spring rain pelted the house
bringing yet more loss, illness, change
Clear-eyed Davy is swept away,
Almost before we can take it in,
he left us standing on a windy beach,
Scattering dust and yellow roses
while a sunset hid behind black clouds and
drops of rain fell like tears...
Sid recovers from a dangerous illness, as,
Combines munch ripened wheat,
And new crops are sown and
Though injured herself, Kathy works with others
To prepare a musical memorial, offering games,
bluegrass music, and shared memories...
We dance, share peanut butter fudge
And celebrate Dave’s kind heart
Join together, to make a love offering
The year turns; bright leaves fall, pets
grow a new winter’s coat as
Sid puts up a new roof
Little Angel smiles brighten Roger’s heart as
The last of the beans come in as
a shining spirit sheds a beautiful light
Snow falls softly upon a Winter Solstice
Love remains a blessing within our hearts
For we know the Creator’s purpose is eternally met...
— Arline Chase, Winter Solstice, 2015
So many loved ones are resting on angels' wings. Your poem is as beautiful as it is heartfelt. Many blessings to you and yours, and a very Merry Christmas! Elizabeth, Lucy and Darby.
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