November 21

Gratitude’s Banquet

Poetry

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When someone you love is diagnosed with dementia as a caregiver your own life gets turned inside out as well. In fact probably even more as the caregiver. But really who knows? All of us are having our own experiences through our personal realities. Who are any of us to say what's real or not real in any given moment for anyone else. 

For me poetry and music have been consistent ways to examine emotions and personal growth the experience gifts me. Recently, I have found myself, once again, pulling at the threads my emotions through poetry. Some how by placing one word next to another I am able to find peace with grief. But even more powerful, I have been able to unravel the gift of the journey. 

Here are two of my most recent poems:

a cardinal rests
it’s frozen reflection
~ encapsulated
your colorful life stilled
in a lake of memories

image of guitar from the neck with the poem Sing Me overlaid.

Happy Thanksgiving & Gratitude Day

 

Gratitude’s Banquet

Abundance satiates the table
with gratitude’s banquet set
before us nourishing our hearts.

Sage and allspice infusing the home
eager hands sneaking a pinch
of pie crust cooling on the rack.

The space between the walls
abound with voices growing louder
broadcasting our year in review.

Giggles and squeals echo down the hall
from games in full play and the enchanting
ginger-houses laden with sweets.

Draped and decorated in its finest
our table stands symbolic
center stage.

Candle flames bring
those living in our hearts
to the surface of our souls.

Glasses clink over plates filled
with love and gratitude.
We devour both, with each morsel.

 

About the author

Creator of sounds. Poet on an energetic journey with words. Explorer of Frequencies.


 

Delaina J Miller

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  • Oh, that is so nice.. Please bring a copy to read for our dinner.
    Love and Hugs, The Master Chef and her side kick..

    • Thank you Sheryl;

      We hope three have a fantastic day as well. We made paella the other night and thought you. The warm memories of sharing this dish with you satisfied us more than the food.

      Thank you for your constant friendship.
      With love,
      Delaina

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