Little breaths, every day.
Invisible memorials to
each of your ancestors.
Impermanent memorials to
each branch of your family tree,
Impossible memorials to
each and every face
that gave you yours.
Inaudible graces to
each and every little breath
from every face
you never knew.
Image above (and on front-page mastheads):
“The Bleeding Heart” by Carol Andrews Jensen, Digital photograph.
Words above: “Inaudible Graces” by Steve Brightman.