The shimmering tent came alive with their help.
Tag: ritual
Lessons in Warmth
I learned to build a fire out of necessity.
The Soul Bell
I learned to call it the soul bell. She still rings when something resonates profound.
Seaside
Stars burn tiny holes in the fabric of the night and I exhale, the nerves leaving me into the bottle we passed around.
Small Grace
The coin says, you are paid in full and can leave here without fear and get where you are going. It is a small grace for helping loved ones cross over.
The Heart’s Tome
I spool around and around, creating from memory a lifeline between You and I.
Petals and Cake
I savor their smooth, enchanting feel as I delicately pull more from the white basket, whispering them through my fingers.
The Nourishing Gift
Vibrant blue became our value true. Cornflowers, bachelor’s buttons, trumpet blooms held between our palms, pressed for all their softness.
Enchanted Steps
Leaves fall and spice the earth— I greet the dead with flowers, coins, and a joyful heart.
Small Wonders
My little girl’s smile— as she wakes from sleep.
Jasmine on the Grave 