What a tender image. - Deborah Barchi - Medium

You came to me one night
from the cobwebs —
humbled and wizened,
sitting on the edge
of the bed, patting my knee,
gently and whispering sweetly,
“take care.”

Letter to My Father

Nanette Schieron

Nov 13, 2020

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What a tender image.

Deborah Barchi

Written by Deborah Barchi

Deborah Barchi has recently retired from her career as a librarian and now has time to read, explore nature, and write poetry and essays.

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