College Bound

College Bound

A memory 

is a moment that lasts forever, 

encapsulates itself in a fragile tear,

a sigh, a distant gaze.

Today it's heavy and light,

a full deep breath and quivering smile,

something I want resurrected,

wished back.  Yet I know

she is more than ready for this journey.

It seems memories (made and unmade)

are piled high atop and in the Subaru.  

I didn't see Pooh in her room;

wonder if he's squished inside a box

traveling away from me, too,

but can't ask 

as memories are stuck in my throat

and I can only hug her,

tell her "I love you", and hope she believes

how much she will be missed. 

by Margaret Bednar, August 22, 2021

It has been forever since I have been able to sit down and write a poem.  I have had an incredibly busy last few months.  I've missed my poetry peeps and can't wait to catch up.  I am off to take my youngest daughter out to dinner and see her off in the morning... her Dad is driving her to NJ for college... Christmas break seems a long way off.  

This is linked with "Poets & Story Tellers United - Writer's Pantry #84 - Let's Read up a Storm".

Yearning

 

Yearning

"From the solemn gloom of the temple

children run out to sit in the dust,

God watches them play and forgets the priest"...

My collection of Marian planters

align perfectly upon dusted shelves -

no nerf gun bullets hidden inside.

Carpet's nap pristine -

no footprints tell tales 

of make-believe.

Toys double stacked in neat rows

tucked away in closet -

no lego man sticks to heel or sole.

Entryway's hooks and basket

add architectural interest - not a respite

for seasonal jackets and misplaced shoes.

Inhale silence, wait for peace

to flower within...

find I yearn for yesteryear.

by Margaret Bednar, June 16, 2021

Back in the day, I had six children who created quite a mess - longed for the day when rooms would look like a magazine spread ... or so I thought.  

This is a writing prompt offered by Toad Hall Editions if you support and join them on Patreon.  You can follow them on Instagram at toadhalleditions.  They are creating a publishing ecosystem that lives and thrives on collaboration, mutual benefit, and equity.  (My poet friends - you should look into this :)  

I will also link this with "Poets & Storytellers United Tuesday Platform" - next week.