Written in memory of my grandmother, Elsie Willis, and my great Aunt Kitty

A Century Of Living

With everything that's happening in the world today, there is still love. People unified against terror, and supporting one another in the darkness. 

We Will Never Kneel

My reaction to the news lately. Based on personal experience and a million stories told by friends. 

collected works vol 6

Watch Me

lyrics:
“I’ve never had tea” she said, so we tried three different kinds
I teach her to hold her cup, then her spoon, as we dine
We’re sitting in the corner, her wheelchair to the wall 
So she can look around her, and take it all in

She’s never eaten pizza, so I cut her a small bite
And show her how to eat it. Sometimes, it’s a fight
All through the night, these stories will repeat,
And even though I’m tired, I won’t concede defeat. 

	I look into her face, and I wonder where she’s gone
	Those eyes that shone with laughter, now are dull and drawn
	And the lips that used to kiss me, have forgotten how to smile. 
	The voice that used to sing, is hurting and hostile. 

I take her out once a week for dinner or fresh air
A tiny bit of normalcy in this life that’s so not fair
The folk around us mutter. Some get up and leave, 
But I won’t cater to these strangers and their lack of empathy

	I look into her face, at the nose that we both share
	And the laugh lines at the corners, and the silver of her hair
	I touch the hands that held me, once strong, now bent and bruised
	The mind that told me stories is broken and confused. 

I love my mom
I miss my mom

anitalynn