she holds out a flower
plucked from her garden
a Cosmos
yellow face peeking out
dainty pink petals
numbering seven
the symbol of perfection
this is a delight
it is December, after all
I receive it gently
roll stem between
thumb and forefinger
bring it to my nose
inhale the delicate scent
she follows with a hug
she is dainty, like her gift
I loom, squeeze back
for a long, long, long time
we do not let go
Cosmos
“Joy in Love and Life”
did she know this?
did she know of the tattoo
decorating my torso?
Joy in Love and Life
traced and inked onto my skin?
a forever desire
to lay claim
to JOY
so easily stolen
I never imagined the agony
of clinging to the hope
of JOY's return
as I strip naked
stand in the shower
sobbing until
hot runs cold
this tender gesture
so innocent
so powerful
a Cosmos
in December
a gift
reminding me
I am seen
I am known
God grieves with me.
I will never forget Adam. He always made me laugh and he truly was so wise beyond his years. I will always hold a special place in my heart for him and for you and your whole family. My heart is so broken for each one of you. I am praying for the Lord to send ministering angels to bring comfort and peace that only Jesus can give. I love you all. 🙏❤️
-Janessa
Oh sweet Alice, my heart wrenches and sobs for you and your family. This is so unbelievably unfathomable to go through. I'm so sorry. Please let me know if there is any way I can be of support or hold space. I will reach out as well but don't feel obligated to respond. I totally understand. I love you and wrap you in love to walk in this piece of the journey.
Tammy Thielemann
Oh Alice, keep letting your emotions come out in your beautiful art. If only Adam could have shared his in his own special way and felt that they were heard. Yes, God grieves with you and so do we.