Fran Haley, who is hosting Ethical ELA today, encouraged us to write about
Sweet things such as favorite candy or dessert or a sweet gesture. I am choosing
Sweet things such as favorite candy or dessert or a sweet gesture. I am choosing
To write about a gesture far sweeter than anything made of sugar
She had that very long week look that takes over
Your body, your face, your whole being as well
As the exhaustion that comes from getting up
Every day in order to work too long making too many
People happy, comfortable, peaceful and accountable
Planning for the future, getting through the days.
I'm guessing part of her would have been grateful and
Clearly would have understood if I had declined to get
On the road for the long trip when she asked about
Doing dinner. but I did not and so we talked,
Remembered, wondered, teared up, refilled
Our empty cups with reminders that
We are not alone on this journey
The sweetest moments are not sugar coated
Long after the feta and fries were history.
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