loss – Poetic Meanderings

Uvalde

…mourn with those who mourn. — Romans 12:15 Deep disbelief displaces the calm, sweet regard for summer- break, and we all mourn the staggering loss of each tender soul taken. C.L. Fisher, May 2022 Unless otherwise indicated, all writings and images are the work of C.L. Fisher and may not be copied, used, orContinue reading “Uvalde”

Waves

“The deepest lessons come out of the deepest waters and the hottest fires.” — Elisabeth Elliot He goes to make me another cup… (Somehow coffee always tastes better when he does). And I stay still and listen to a gentle melody — I rarely sit in silence these days, so soothed by cello and pianoContinue reading “Waves”

Love Stitches

There are mothers who make me miss motherhood in the most wonderful way, who spark my own mothering-soul, those mama bears who shine brightest when rendering tender care, keeping the night-watch, nurturing with the fullest kind of sacrificial love, those whose hearts knit love stitches, weaving comfort and calm for the little souls they areContinue reading “Love Stitches”

Beautiful Ache

The Tension that exists when you have no child of your own, but you have wonderful children in your life; it is my thorn in the flesh, to have the love and relationship as an aunt, friend, teacher, but those titles, while blessed and meaningful, cannot replace the one name I will never hear whispered Continue reading “Beautiful Ache”