closer still....

come a little closer...

 
keeper of the keys to my heart of hearts.

into the emerald shadows with a thousand eyes, 

counting

the absolute gift

of

you.

(while you remain so invisible to yourself)

come, closer still

  let me  capture your heart

all over again.

and fold you forever

 into my once insurmountable life.

where you arrived willing to weather the daunting terrain 

of

this woman, her child,

 a cruel disease licking away at the edge of all we hold dear.

   and shelter us.

you, with the fire in your restless heart.

(too early fatherless yourself)

 who has learned to welcome all the 

 unexpected moments of fatherhood, filling the length of our lives.

 
if only

you could see the thousand countless ways you

make our world

right as rain.

if only

 flowers of gratitude that spill

from my open palms

whispered

loud enough

to land on your ears.

 

you would know.

you would

see.

the absolute gift of

you. 

 (in me)

    

Comments

[Ms. Moon]

I am on my porch where a storm is banging the sky like god's bowling pins but it's not as loud as the love in that post, and even this rain is not as beautiful as all of you are.

[deb @ talk at the table]

sometimes I stare at the comment box , thinking what to say?

such an honour to be wrapped in this too

and your spirit teaches mine.

[Elizabeth]

wow -- he is awesome.

[Delphyne]

What a beautiful post, Rebecca....the pictures are wonderful next to your words. xoxo

[Cinda Rae Oliverio]

I spent Father's Day at the VA Nursing Home with dad, mom, my hubby, and our 3 children, then we stopped by a pig roast picnic at my daughter-in-law's daddys! I am tired today but the visits are treasures in my heart forever! Family and lots of LOVE, I see YOU have treasures in your heart too, this morning! (((((Rebecca and Family))))) ps. I LOVE your skirt!and the open fire oven!!!

[elizabeth bunsen]

when-ever...
I come to visit
HERE
the flames of love and spirit
lick me clean
I have looked into the eyes
of this sweet man
and I am ever so thankful...

happy father's day
to us all...

xox - eb.

[deb taylor]

what a beautiful family!! you are so amazing....I can't type enough, nor find the words ....you always render me speechless....could that be true??

[rochambeau]

You are ALL so lucky to have one another!!
Happy late Father's Day to your buen marido!!
And you are such a cutie pie too, Rebecca!!

Hugs from afar!

xox
C