Change is Inevitable

It’s been about five and a half years now since my wife and I moved from the wilds of Montana to the slightly less wilds of the Missouri Ozarks. I have to say, there have been many changes to our humble abode through those years. Like removing the 18’ by 32’ swimming pool from the side yard. Which I still have a giant hole in the ground that I use to fill up with spring and after storm cleanup debris. The addition of a 24 x 12 foot Gazebo in the back yard, remodeled kitchen, converting the screened in back porch into a usable living space, turning half  the garage space into a working office and more. Even after all these projects, it seems like my work is never finished. But that’s life. As they say, it’s not over until it’s over.
with each step forward
the world around us will change
for better or worse

~Baby, It’s Cold Outside~

It takes ten minutes
to dawn coat and gloves
scarves and boots and woolen caps
earmuffs and face masks
Pry open the frozen door
and step outside
wait thirty seconds for the dog to pee
and run back into the house

Please Stay With Me

She stared at the pictures and all,
the memories came rushing in.
She knows these faces of children,
and remembers her life again.

Once again she heard their laughter,
like before her life fell apart.
A tear of joy streaked her soft cheek,
as she felt their love fill her heart.

It is all the warmth she can feel,
as her grandchildren hug her deep.
The light on their face as they smiled,
these memories she vows to keep.

A light twinkles in her grey eyes,
a gentle smile slips ‘cross her face.
For just a few moments she is,
back in her family’s embrace.

The light begins to peel away,
her mind fades back to submission.
Please stay she begs, to no avail,
cause her memories won’t listen.