I find comfort here
when my heart sighs heavy
as it does often now
as I  watch my mother
fall in upon herself
as she wanders in
a non direct line
toward the end of
her mortal coil

I find comfort
in the words
of others
whose day
was distinctly
different from mine

those who revel
in first love's  bliss
or are enraptured by
the antics of a bird

and those whose days
though different in ways
have a similar seam of sadness

we pool our silent tears
and make ink weep
for us, as we smile
for those we love

or have loved

so this missive sent
to you all....is one of
heartfelt thanks
for the many kindness'
you bestow on a stranger