I am not feeling Like I was when
You were alive 30 years ago,
And we talked About times
On your farm In Anthon, Iowa.
Now,
I feel like you Must have then,
Filled with gratitude For all the memories
Pricelessly floating Between heartbeats,
Settling down As all is said
And done.
Kirk Gothier
This article appears in A Place to Stop and Rest.
Lovely.