SKY STAGE 2023 Tuesday August 8th ,7:30 PM
/Join me along with other local authors and poets at Sky Stage 59 S. Carroll St. Frederick Maryland on Tuesday evening for an evening of literary readings. This is open to the public and the public is invited to Join The Maryland Writers Association and the Frederick Arts Council to come and listen or share your work for the open mic night event. I will for the first time share a poem with the public. I normally read short stories or chapters from my books. I look forward to this annual event.
Unbreakable Bond
Verah was 8 Freya was hours old
Their bond was already cemented in blood and hardened in heritage.
Topped with absolute love born into sisterhood.
The elder cradled her newborn sister in loving arms and a gaze that said,
I will love you forever, I am so happy you are finally here.
Fear not little sister.
I am here for you; I will always be here for you.
I will show you the way.
Baby smiled.
Feeling the love and safety of her big sisters’ arms that held her tight,
To new to fully understand.
Old enough to sense that big sister will keep her safe as she grows.
She will teach her how to ride a bike and tie her shoes.
She will be there to hold her hand when life becomes scary.
The elder knows
Little sister will sometimes be annoying, always copying her.
She will want to wear her clothes and take her things.
She knows the responsibility of being the perfect role model for little sister.
She knows they will sometimes bicker.
They won’t always approve of the other’s choices.
They will trade secrets and share stories about love that comes into their lives.
The hours turn to days the days to years.
There will come a time when little sister takes her older sister into her loving arms.
She will remind her of their shared adventures and tie her shoes.
She will be there for her in those twilight years.
She will hold her hand when once again life becomes scary.
It all started with that first glance,
An unbreakable bond,
A light that shines brightly forever.
