Christmas lights wove a
rainbow across the trees where
I sampled sound tonight

^

and you, in your far-off wonder, I
believe your mom was smart in allowing
us memories to refresh our smiles

^^

love, you connect my days, string
hope 'tween the branches that grow
overwhelmed with sensory
reflection at the most
inopportune times

^^^

I know you still, so
thoroughly glad we continue with
our lovely living story