Saturday, June 21, 2008

"Thinking of You"

THINKING OF YOU

As autumn shrouds the parks and grounds of play

As leaves fall silently covering all

As the winds of winter begin to blow

I think, my friend, of you

The winds in blustery force assail

As you walk head bent across the span of lawn

As the chill of damp is in the air

I think, my friend, of you

School children calling out in shrill voices

As they kick through the fallen leaves

As teachers call them to return to class

I think, my friend, of you

I think, my friend, of you

As you gather your children in your embrace

As you kiss your spouse in joy

I think, my friend, of you

I joy in knowing you are loved

As autumn ends with winter’s shove

As a new year comes with abounding love

I think, my friend, of you.

11/20/07 Amanda Rankin

3 comments:

KAN said...

I truly marvel and truly AM marveled at your works of words.

KAN said...

You must post the Miley poem. Whether anyone knew the baby or not, it is a moving poem. Better yet, send it to Hallmark or American Greeting, or something. I know that there has to be printing info for grief flyers or those handouts you get at the funeral home.

It really was so "sweet" and so very tender.

Unknown said...

Wow! you are truly talented... hope to see you soon!