Love Always Sees

When spring’s subtle breezes brush my face, I remember…

Linnie and I are sitting in the back seat of our old Chevy 
the windows are rolled down, warm air is rushing in 
and our golden hair is flying around in crazy patterns. 

The two blind ladies are sitting up front with momma
talking animatedly as we head to the local market.
Alene is clutching tightly to her walking stick
while Lou, in heavy sunglasses, clings to her side. 

Now, we are wandering down aisles of canned vegetables 
the elderly ladies grasp momma’s arms firmly
with great emphasis, they tell her what they need
momma patiently guides them along the way
as she places their precious cargo into the shopping cart. 

At the checkout, Alene’s milky eyes tear up as she nods
she thanks momma for the help, Lou enthusiastically agrees.  
Linnie and I carefully help the ladies into the car
we sing old church hymns as we drive home…

…and when we hug each other and say goodbye  
I feel as if I am in heaven. 










Written on 6/9/2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Alex Avatar
July 1, 2021 at 7:54 PM
she patiently guides them along placing their precious cargo in the cart. Beautiful. Congratulations!
Leiser Avatar
July 1, 2021 at 8:33 PM
Thank you, Christuraj! :)
Gaul Avatar
July 1, 2021 at 6:19 PM
Laura, a warm and touching act of empathy for your blind friends. No doubt a true account. Congratulations on your high placement, well deserved for the poetry but also for the humanity of it.
Leiser Avatar
July 1, 2021 at 6:37 PM
That kind you, Greg! And congrats again for your podium win..well deserved, too! :)
Ray Choudhury Avatar
July 1, 2021 at 2:44 PM
Congratulations on your fabulous win, Laura. BW ~ Mala
Leiser Avatar
July 1, 2021 at 3:21 PM
Thank you, Malabika, for my placement in your contest! I loved the theme of childhood memories and I send congratulations to all the winners! :)
Carmack Avatar
June 13, 2021 at 8:26 AM
One of the greatest gifts God has given us, and I can not imagine his capacity for it. God Bless you Laura.
Leiser Avatar
June 13, 2021 at 6:43 PM
Thank you, Rob. I appreciate your kind words..God is good!
Mcintosh Avatar
June 10, 2021 at 3:30 AM
So beautiful... wonderful thoughts and such a inspiration to the soul. Uplifting and like a kiss from heaven. Bliss indeed. Love it. God bless you always, Love, Gina
Leiser Avatar
June 10, 2021 at 3:44 AM
Thank you, Regina! I appreciate your kind comments! :)
Cholt Avatar
June 9, 2021 at 4:18 PM
Beautiful, tender poem. An evocation of love in action.
Leiser Avatar
June 9, 2021 at 4:37 PM
Thank you, W.A….I’ll always remember that day. :)
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