Poetry Friday - Special Day for Special Family

 

             It's Poetry Friday! Thanks, Buffy Silverman HERE for hosting. Don't miss her post with amazing photos and poems. They're 'camouflaged'! 

       I had to write and share in honor of my brother, Jim, and sister-in-law, Glenna, on their special day. It's their 50th anniversary, wow! So many memories to gather, so many good times we've had although for years and years, we've lived apart. I am blessed to have them in my life.

        Here's a poem and a collage of one picture for every two years. I don't think you would be able to see any of them clearly if I had included fifty! They have three children and six grandchildren. In fact, they're on their way to celebrate both high school and college graduations of two of them! 

How It Was, Is, and Will Be

 

A jumble of years

with a tumble of tears,

then clusters of cheers –

your anniversary!

 

Celebrate every day,

one should never delay,

that filament a strand –                          

a guarantee.

 

50 years over land

over sea, holding hands,

sharing joy on demand –

a splendid spree!

 

Linda Baie ©

Thoughts That Stay

           Thanks to Laura Shovan, we do more with poetry! She offers thoughtful challenges for poetry creation and contemplation often, and today shares another of her book/poem connections. along with hosting Poetry Friday at her blog, Author Amok. Come visit for a day filled with poetry! And be sure to thank Laura for managing all of us! 
            This post seems particularly apt for Poetry Friday because it's about the spoken word, and poetry is meant to be spoken. Some believe that our everyday interactions create the poetry of our lives. I enjoy the idea a lot.