come a little closer...
closer still....
you
who holds the key 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)
let me capture your heart
all over again
and fold you forever
into my once insurmountable life.
willing to weather the daunting terrain
of this woman, her child,
and a cruel disease
licking away at the edges 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 our open palms
breathed loud enough
to land on your ears.
you would know.
you would
see.
the absolute gift of
you
(in me)
***
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please write
recuerda mi corazon
postcards from paradise
and link back to this post
enjoy each visit and leave a love note along the way...
What a tender, eye-filling tribute to your beloved husband, Rebecca! What a great dad!
Posted by: Magical Mystical Teacher | June 19, 2011 at 07:28 AM
Ditto, Rebecca. You are blessed with such a man! Blessings, xoO
Posted by: Olivia | June 19, 2011 at 08:51 AM
oh, this made me cry. so beautiful. i'm glad you have this love to sustain you. and can i just add that you are the most adorable creature? no wonder he loves you...
Posted by: leslie | June 19, 2011 at 08:58 AM
This made me cry too, Rebecca! Beautiful. And you know- I dreamed of a big, gorgeous parrot the other night. Why these ties between us? Why not, thank the stars.
Posted by: Ms. Moon | June 19, 2011 at 09:00 AM
The man's a keeper, that's for sure -- even when he bares it all.
Posted by: Meri @ Meri's Musings | June 19, 2011 at 09:52 AM
You could not have honored this special guy in any better fashion.
love to you both,
x..x
Posted by: Stephanie | June 19, 2011 at 10:04 AM
What a touching and tremendously heartfelt tribute to your dear, sweet man. He truly is a gem...your post brought tears to my eyes and joy to my heart.
Posted by: Dawn Elliott | June 19, 2011 at 10:05 AM
That's so sweet. Noelle thinks it's beautiful! Yes she's right behind me...laughing!
Posted by: gillian | June 19, 2011 at 10:15 AM
Oh Rebecca! What a beautiful and heart-opening
father's day tribute and gift to Billy. There is so much love, joy, grace and beauty in this Father's Day card to the man who makes your life so very special. Thank you for sharing these moments of your life with us as well. Such a gift to see the photos of you and your family together here.
All My Love,
Noelle
Posted by: Noelle | June 19, 2011 at 10:37 AM
so tender and beautiful.
Posted by: imperfect prose | June 19, 2011 at 01:35 PM
beautiful, as always Rebecca.. Fathers Day is not until September here in Australia. but my post is up and all about Winter Magick.. here in the gorgeous mountains.
Posted by: Miss Robyn | June 19, 2011 at 02:30 PM
Your 'Rock',the perfect shelter for your love!
Sue x
Posted by: Sue fox | June 19, 2011 at 02:52 PM
What a beautiful tribute to your husband, Rebecca. I hope you showed this to him today. Oh, to have loved that way and be loved and cared for in return.
Posted by: Fran aka Redondowriter | June 19, 2011 at 07:51 PM
Those blue, blue eyes! You're both gorgeous -- all three of you. Happy Father's Day to your beloved -- thank you for sharing your joy with us, again.
Posted by: Elizabeth | June 19, 2011 at 10:00 PM
The way it was meant to be... :)
Posted by: Gloria Y | June 19, 2011 at 10:28 PM
Very very nice tribute. You know, when I speak to you on these pages, I am talking to him as well. You are both in my heart as friends. Very nice indeed.
Peace
Posted by: Spadoman | June 20, 2011 at 12:53 AM
what a beautiful tribute...so heartfelt. just beautiful.
Posted by: sperlygirl | June 20, 2011 at 06:07 AM
I too, have tears .
deeply happy for you .
Posted by: deb @ talk at the table | June 20, 2011 at 08:15 AM
Ohhhh, Rebecca, this is such a beautiful post, so full of LOVE for your husband. And might I add that your entire family is so good lookin'! Leslie is right, you are adorable!
Posted by: susanna | June 21, 2011 at 09:24 AM