My Mother

Gazing out the window 
at the waning afternoon sun
she leans forward in her soft chair 
to catch the last bits of daylight. 
She recalls her late husband, son, and siblings  
as the light fades and rain begins to fall. 
  
She thinks about her grandchildren
and great grandchildren;  
how lucky she is to be around 
watching them grow, hearing their laughter
savoring these moments. 

As darkness settles  
she holds on to tender thoughts of her family 
that lifts her spirit 
as she drifts off to sleep 
hearing the rain against the window.
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May 27, 2020 at 9:57 PM
Surreal moments watched of our loved ones, never forgotten.
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