You do not complete me, that is my work to do You are a great source of joy and happiness And I love you I recall us so many years ago Discussing how we would love each other Until death Being young we were unaware that Death is a long running process That death is a thousand small deaths Each an opportunity that many take To exercise an option and end the deal...
another day
Another day Strolling the park I could get used to this Another day Watching you Struggle with your Body I’m glad to be here At your side Randy Roberts December 27, 2024
tightrope
Unprompted She brings up her health Talks to me about a concept Tightrope Her awareness of so much Balance needed Balance between Desire and energy Balance between Hot and cold Balance between Harm and great harm Balance between Effects and side effects Some of that balance Real life consequences Here and now She smiles Looks at the good things available Keeps enjoying What she can do Who she chooses to...
virtuous circle
Watching my love Laughing with friends Watching our friends Enjoying time with us We are actively creating A small but important Virtuous circle Randy Roberts August 23, 2025
all that is good
My son and his wife Visit again today Before they travel home I enjoy seeing them Hearing stories of their lives And knowing the world they Work to shape is in Good hands Watching my love Drink in their presence Her joy is infectious I’ve been in my slippers all day And I’m ok with that Seeing and talking with loved ones Face to face and on the phone Is so very good today...
almost normal
Almost normal Except for the Lingering weariness The headache That never goes away But is so much more Livable Almost normal A statement of Your hopeful nature The ability to sit To hold your hand To chat About subjects Trivial and existential To engage with your Beautiful heart And active mind Seems almost normal Your body is healing It’s still a fragile challenge Yet you work to Live in such a...
getting old
The challenge of getting old Is being old It’s one thing to know it’s going to happen And another to experience it It’s been happening since my 20’s And I’m still learning how to do it The issue is It keeps changing Getting older at 64 Is wildly different than Getting older at 28 I often quip “Getting old sucks But it beats the alternative” Lately I’ve added a line...
connection made
She reached for my hand I respond to the gesture A connection made Randy Roberts August 5, 2025
friends are magical
Friends are magical Just talking with one Or if we are lucky 2, or 3, or 4, or 5 Can often reframe The day in a helpful Manner But the talking and Attention Have their own Costs Her rollercoaster ride Continues But experiencing joy Helps Also Happy Birthday sister You are loved Randy Roberts September 24, 2024
marinates in friendships
She marinates in friendships Helping Benefiting Weaving a living Tapestry of Goodness Understanding Support It is Wearying Engaging Uplifting All that is human I come home to find her Spent Happy Alive and well Randy Roberts August 5, 2026