Caren Krutsinger Poet Free verse

The Sun Is Healing Me Softly

Sitting in the sun feeling cat-stretch-contented
my back inhaling Vitamin D, in a luxurious swallow
slightly amused by a quick peek at my mirror reflection.
“Hi, Dad,” I say, recognizing his face in mine.

Slowing myself softly, in my sanctuary, my tree house
sun-filled art studio office, languishing in a quiet way,
soaking up sun rays quietly, and feeling warm about it.

Feeling my breathing slow, knowing this will rejuvenate
me later, when I am feeling better. For now, it is good enough
that I am breathing softly. I know the sun is healing me softly.

Dad smiles at me from the mirror, and I smile. He has been
gone six years, and yet, when I catch an accidental glimpse
of my face, there he is, in the mirror, approving of me.

Probably smiling down from heaven, glad I am figuring
out how to be.

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Eunice Muthiani January 12, 2019 at 10:10 PM Caren, a nice one for the sunshine. There is plenty of it here in Kenya. Caren Krutsinger January 13, 2019 at 10:07 AM I love it that you have it. Our day is all white; the clouds, the ground, the trees, the bushes, the birdfeeders, the houses. Everything stark white. Snow at last!

Silent One January 5, 2019 at 5:36 AM Vitamin D is very important!!! We do not get much of it here in the UK... Caren Krutsinger January 5, 2019 at 9:31 AM It is so important for me right now because I am in super need of healing.

M. L. Kiser January 5, 2019 at 4:37 AM Those moments are often when you know within yourself that there is an afterlife. Beautifully penned. Caren Krutsinger January 5, 2019 at 9:32 AM I do know, and sometimes I want to be there, but not always and apparently they are keeping me down here for a reason - and I emphatically use the word down.