Uplifting yet sad
exciting yet drab
one parent missing
other reminiscing
the good with the bad.
Sharing precious time
cherishing every line
of conversation exchanged
feeling estranged
with distance a fine.
Ups and downs
brought their frowns
a New Year leap
forward to keep
wearing my optimistic crown.
I must confess
I can now rest
with souls beaming
love is streaming
and I’m infinitely blessed.
© Brenda Aksionov 2013
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