Evelyn

From your soft pink cheeks,
rose gardens will bloom

and from the blue in your eyes,
bodies of water will rise,

From your shimmering silver jewelry,
stars will light the night sky

and from the warmth your soul brings,
spring will teach the birds to sing.

You walked in beauty, a wonderous sight,
And you will rise again in perfect light.
3

You might also like…

Poetry

Saudades

Susan Ayotte

For Amy



Emilio's mother was long-practiced in the art of summoning a saint. For a burn, she'd appeal to the apostle John. It was John who got the call twice a day for a year when Emilio was ... [+]

Poetry
Poetry

Mister Peepers

FC Pierce

It wasn't fair. EJ had found him, brought him home, set up a comfy, warm bed of hay in the basement; she'd even named him. But from our first encounter on that cold January night, Mister Peepers only ... [+]