her heart

Baking—hot bread with soft butter,
Pumpkin cookies all the year round;
That's what her heart is made of.

Kindness and gift giving,
A pat on the leg while driving, the seeker of every fun thing;
That's what her heart is made of.

Music—in its many forms,
Singing, playing piano and organ, listening and singing along;
That's what her heart is made of.

Understanding and mental health days,
A trip to the movies or to get something sweet;
That's what her heart is made of.

Laughter—loud and fantastical,
Enjoying highbrow humor and sharing her incredible wit;
That's what her heart is made of.

Loving and holding her breath,
A staunch supporter of family, who flies from the sidelines;
That's what her heart is made of.

Believing—a spiritual titan,
Stalwart and true, beautiful and renewed;
That's what her heart is made of.





For my dear mother.
Sixteen years of missing you.
Til we meet again.