Trudy Schrader Poet Rhyme

ABIDING LOVE

I saw you, looking at me
From a decent distance
I took my notice
And offered you calm resistance

I moved, you followed
Respectful, just waiting
Providing circumstances
That guided me toward participating

Finally, I cried out
"I need no nurturing here
I have defense mechanisms
Keeping me from slipping a gear

...I love manual transmissions

Besides, I've lived a lifetime
Without personalized care
Pouring into others
Never questioning what is fair

...dang it all...there is something...there

Rejection is one thing
Abandonment, another
What is that blackened chord
...death of my mother"

I passed it on to Daddy God
And watched Him restore and connect
The doors of Mama's house, opened
Revealing the elect

Beautiful sounds all around
Celebration of LOVE abiding
Never more, an orphan
Preparing, once again, for whatever fear is hiding

Written by Trudy Schrader on 01-23-2024

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Sara Kendrick January 23, 2024 at 3:22 AM I enjoyed reading this one. Losing one or both parents is really hard no matter our age. As time goes by, the grief will heal and good memories will fill your heart and soul. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K Trudy Schrader January 23, 2024 at 2:39 PM It's funny how you don't realize how easy it is to shut off parts of your soul in order to avoid grieving the loss.